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Bulgaria: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian talc and steatite market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for talc and steatite exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, talc and steatite exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to X%.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for talc and steatite exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were imported into Bulgaria; dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Greece, China, France, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Bulgaria were Turkey ($X), India ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, the UK, Greece, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for talc and steatite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were India, China and Brazil, together comprising 29% of global consumption. The United States, Turkey, Mexico, Japan, Pakistan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Germany, Finland, Indonesia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

What are the largest producers of talc and steatite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India, China and Brazil, with a combined 40% share of global production. Turkey, the United States, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, France, Mexico, Pakistan, Finland, Japan, Afghanistan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of talc and steatite to Bulgaria?

In value terms, Turkey, India and Italy appeared to be the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 48% share of total imports. China, the UK, Greece, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

What are the leading importers of talc and steatite from Bulgaria?

In value terms, Romania remains the key foreign market for talc and steatite exports from Bulgaria, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia $184), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for talc and steatite in Bulgaria?

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $659 per ton in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for talc and steatite in Bulgaria?

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $666 per ton, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the talc and steatite market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023