Bulgaria Consumer Confidence
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Source: Eurostat EI_BSCO_M consumer confidence, selected country extensions and Furnilytics population weights.
Source description: Monthly consumer confidence indicator by country, with a population-weighted Europe composite. Internal lineage is stored separately.
Table ID: macro_economics/consumer/eu_consumer_sentiment
Key findings:
- Bulgaria's consumer sentiment is weak at -24.9, suggesting cautious demand for discretionary furniture purchases.
- Sentiment improved from its April 2020 low of -36.9, but remains below its June 2024 peak of -14.3.
- Recent sentiment decline of 5.5 pp in three months keeps the demand signal cautious for major purchases.
Latest data:
| date | value |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-01 | -19.5 |
| 2025-10-01 | -23.5 |
| 2025-11-01 | -24 |
| 2025-12-01 | -27.5 |
| 2026-01-01 | -23.6 |
| 2026-02-01 | -24.1 |
| 2026-03-01 | -26.5 |
| 2026-04-01 | -26.1 |
| 2026-05-01 | -26.1 |
| 2026-06-01 | -25.8 |
| 2026-07-01 | -25.5 |
| 2026-08-01 | -24.9 |
Bulgaria consumer confidence measures household sentiment using a monthly survey balance. It is a macro-demand indicator that helps interpret furniture consumption, furniture retail conditions and willingness to make larger home-related purchases.
Market Context
For the Bulgaria furniture market, confidence matters because smaller markets can show noticeable shifts when households delay replacement, renovation or furnishing decisions. The indicator gives context for demand without treating sentiment as direct furniture sales.
Analyse it with Bulgaria furniture consumer market size, imports, exports and production. Together, these indicators separate household mood from realised furniture demand, supplier structure and industrial performance.
