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Technavio’s market research analysts have estimated the market for leather and allied products in Bulgaria to grow at a slow but moderate CAGR of almost 1% by 2020. The rising demand from domestic market will aid in the growth of this market over the next few years. In this region, there has been a rise in the demand for leather and allied products from the domestic market due to a rise in the per capita income of Bulgarians. As per the World Bank data, in 2014, the per capita income of households increased by 2.3%, compared to 1.6% the previous years. Generally, Bulgarians are very fashion conscious and, as a result, they are spending more on luxury goods and fashion products like travel bags made from leather. This increase in the demand for luxury goods and travel bags have led to a rise in sales of leather goods in the domestic market.
Another critical factor impelling the prospects for growth in this market is the augmented demand for leather from the automotive industry. In this region, the automotive industry is one of the major end users of leather products. Leather is used in the manufacture of automotive interiors and upholstery. The recent growth of the automotive industry in Bulgaria will subsequently result in the entry of foreign vendors in the market. For example, in 2012, ALC, a South Africa-based company, invested $5 million in a project in Musachevo. The company is known for producing leather upholstery and other leather products for the automotive industry. Similarly, in 2013, China-based Great Wall Motors entered the market via a joint venture with Litex Motor.
The market for leather and allied products in Bulgaria is characterized by the presence of a large number of regional manufacturers. Consumers in this end-use segment have a high degree of confidence in retail stores and e-commerce sites; as a result, key manufacturers are focusing on enhancing sales through these channels. This strategy was initially employed by foreign players but was later adopted by regional players.
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During 2015, the luggage, handbags, saddlery, and harnesses segment dominated this market by accounting for an impressive market share of more than 85%. The tanning industry in Bulgaria flourished under the communist rule owing to the low cost of petrol that was being imported from the Soviet Union. However, in the early 1980s, privatization forced most of these companies to close. In 1989, the leather industry experienced a significant transformation with the emergence of numerous SMEs, which helped the tanning industry to recover. Consequently, the Bulgarian government is making concerted efforts to help in this recovery by implementing various initiatives to facilitate market growth.
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This is preliminary content. The table of contents is subject to change.
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Market segmentation by product
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Vendor landscape
PART 14: Key vendor analysis
PART 15: Appendix
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