Key Market Indicators
Bulgarian demand for polyurethane is expected to rise 1.1% a year on average over the next five years, reaching 3.3 million kilograms in 2026. This is up from 3 million kilograms in 2021, when Bulgaria was ranked 65th in the world. Slovenia was ahead of Bulgaria in the 2021 ranking, with 3 million kilograms. India, Germany and Iran took the top three spots. Bulgarian exports of polyurethane are expected to drop 1.2% a year on average over the next five years, reaching 194,050 kilograms by 2026. This is down from 204,750 kilograms in 2021, when the country was ranked 51st in the world. Serbia was ahead of Bulgaria in the 2021 ranking, with 204,750 kilograms. China, Italy and the United States took the top three spots.