Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria
4. Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average export price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $9,259 per ton, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +8.3% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, printed matter in single sheets export price increased by +43.2% against February 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 77% month-to-month. The export price peaked in June 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($14,486 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($5,116 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded stood at $4,510 per ton in 2022, increasing by 89% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 217% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,768 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($24,736 per ton), while the price for Romania ($1,836 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded decreased by -19.2% to 931 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 135% against the previous year.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets exports fell to $5M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 82%.

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter in Single Sheets from Bulgaria in 2022:

1. France (552.5 tons)
2. Germany (120.6 tons)
3. Greece (83.6 tons)
4. Romania (57.0 tons)
5. Luxembourg (23.3 tons)
6. Belgium (17.8 tons)
7. Turkey (15.1 tons)

Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Bulgaria

For the third year in a row, Bulgaria recorded decline in supplies from abroad of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded, which decreased by -29.4% to 423 tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a significant contraction.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets imports skyrocketed to $1.9M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep setback.

Top Suppliers of Printed Matter in Single Sheets to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Romania (295.6 tons)
2. Germany (82.1 tons)
3. Italy (9.5 tons)
4. Lithuania (7.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform