Key Market Indicators
Bulgarian metal imports are projected to hit 5.8 million metric tons by 2028, up from 5.4 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. Since 2005, the demand for metal in Bulgaria has increased by an average of 1.4% each year. In 2023, Bulgaria ranked 23rd in global metal imports, with Greece slightly ahead at 5.4 million metric tons. France, Italy, and Spain took the second, third, and fourth spots in the rankings, respectively.
