Key Market Indicators
Sales of Bulgarian paperboard are projected to reach €198 million by 2026, up 1.1% from €174 million in 2021. Since 2013, the Bulgarian market has seen a drop of 2.2% year on year. In 2021, Bulgaria ranked 22nd, with Romania taking the lead at €174 million. Finland, Sweden and Austria were second, third and fourth in the ranking, respectively. Export of Bulgarian paperboard is expected to reach 202,000 metric tons by 2026, up 1.8% from 180,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 1970, Bulgarian supply has grown 0.7% year on year. In 2021, Bulgaria ranked 44th, with Ukraine leading at 180,000 metric tons. The United States, Sweden and Finland were second, third and fourth in the ranking, respectively. Import of Bulgarian paperboard is set to reach 357,000 metric tons by 2026, up 1.2% from 329,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, Bulgarian demand has stagnated. In 2021, Bulgaria ranked 59th, with Kenya taking the lead at 329,000 metric tons. Germany, the United States and Italy were second, third and fourth in the ranking, respectively.
