Stainless Steel Wire Price in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

  1. Stainless Steel Wire Price in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2023
  2. Stainless Steel Wire Price in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022
  3. Stainless Steel Wire Imports in Bulgaria
  4. Stainless Steel Wire Exports in Bulgaria

Stainless Steel Wire Price in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average stainless steel wire import price amounted to $4,729 per ton, increasing by 7.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 an increase of 38% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $9,558 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($3,783 per ton), while the price for India stood at $3,677 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stainless Steel Wire Price in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average stainless steel wire export price amounted to $9,772 per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($12,652 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($3,878 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 Georgia (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stainless Steel Wire Imports in Bulgaria

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of stainless steel wire decreased by -32.1% to 1.5K tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year.

In value terms, stainless steel wire imports shrank to $9.3M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $11M, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Stainless Steel Wire in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China2,2912,4103,4522,5383.5%
India3861,5032,2961,78266.5%
Italy1,2627501,6651,4995.9%
Germany54092997085516.6%
Netherlands13711136536338.4%
Turkey13025211429831.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)555412N/A197-29.2%
Vietnam12682.010617010.5%
Others8261,6371,8621,64625.8%
Total6,2528,08510,8309,34914.4%

Top Suppliers of Stainless Steel Wire to Bulgaria in 2022:

  1. China (464.2 tons)
  2. India (360.2 tons)
  3. Italy (202.3 tons)
  4. Netherlands (121.2 tons)
  5. Germany (116.1 tons)
  6. Vietnam (59.1 tons)
  7. Turkey (43.9 tons)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (37.5 tons)

Stainless Steel Wire Exports in Bulgaria

For the fourth consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded growth in overseas shipments of stainless steel wire, which increased by 0.9% to 69 tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 140%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stainless steel wire exports surged to $675K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 177%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Export of Stainless Steel Wire in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Georgia23.344.0203357148.4%
Italy27.845.913919591.4%
Spain31.981.817411151.5%
Romania11.94.86.00.2-74.4%
Germany7.82.6N/AN/A-66.7%
Others2.311.34.111.872.5%
Total10519052767585.9%

Top Export Markets for Stainless Steel Wire from Bulgaria in 2022:

  1. Romania (undefined tons)
  2. Georgia (32.7 tons)
  3. Spain (20.4 tons)
  4. Italy (15.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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