Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria - 2023

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1. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria
4. Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like stood at $25,039 per ton in 2022, dropping by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $50,167 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($30,439 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($19,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like stood at $105,162 per ton in 2022, declining by -91.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 3,692% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,183,582 per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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 Albania ($257,167 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($11,760 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Montenegro (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria

In 2022, exports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like from Bulgaria was estimated at 843 tons, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 359%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like dropped to $21M in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $30M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like from Bulgaria in 2022:

1. France (554.1 tons)
2. Guinea (133.7 tons)
3. Mozambique (66.0 tons)
4. Iraq (50.7 tons)
5. Botswana (38.8 tons)

Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Bulgaria

Imports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like into Bulgaria rose rapidly to 4.7 tons in 2022, growing by 13% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,668% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 79 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like fell significantly to $490K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 148%.

Top Suppliers of Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Russia (1307.0 kg)
2. Albania (736.0 kg)
3. Malta (688.0 kg)
4. Georgia (470.0 kg)
5. Montenegro (343.0 kg)
6. Romania (244.0 kg)
7. South Africa (171.0 kg)
8. France (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform