Key Market Indicators
Bulgarian Newspaper Publishing Revenue is projected to decline to €35 million by 2028, down from €40 million in 2023, reflecting a 1.9% annual decrease. The market has seen a consistent drop of 3% per year since 2015. In 2023, Bulgaria ranked 18th in newspaper publishing revenue, with Romania slightly ahead at €40 million. The United Kingdom, France, and Spain occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In terms of newspaper exports, Bulgaria's figures are expected to fall to $1.7 million by 2028 from $1.9 million in 2023, a 1.6% annual decline. Since 2001, the country's supply has decreased by 3.3% annually. In 2023, Bulgaria ranked 36th, with South Korea surpassing it at $1.9 million. Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States were the top three exporters. On the import front, Bulgaria's newspaper imports rose significantly to $1.1 million in 2018 from $1 million in 2017, marking an 8.5% increase. However, since 2001, the country's demand for imported newspapers has shrunk by 14.4% annually.
