The Acne Out formula was biotrade's first patented invention, on which its entire product range is based. The range was then expanded with additional new products, which ensure comprehensive skin care against acne.

Over the course of 5 years, the company developed and launched 5 new product ranges on the market, based on unique dermocosmetic formulae – Odorex, Sebomax, Melabel Whitening, Calmax and Repelex.

The first website to showcase the company’s product range was launched – www.biotrade.bg, focusing on personal communication with consumers.

The new central office building was inaugurated. Construction began on a new production facility, which would ensure the expansion of the brand’s market share.

We began expanding our activities in markets outside Bulgaria and the company’s first subsidiary was established – biotrade Romania SRL.

The complete redesign of the biotrade product range was completed and was awarded for being one of most significant brand transformations in the Rebrand Top 100 international ranking.

biotrade's activities successfully received an ISO 9001 certificate. The company received funding from the EU Innovations Programme for its “Introduction of an innovative dermatological product for local treatment and prevention of acne”” project.

The new modern production facility was inaugurated, which successfully received GMP certification that covers the highest technological standards.

The Acne Out range was distinguished for the first time in the Pharmabrand agency research as the most sold brand against acne in Bulgaria with a market share of 73% within the category.

biotrade expanded its export activities successfully in the EU, Switzerland, OAE, Kuwait, Singapore, Vietnam, Nigeria, Ukraine, Republic of North Macedonia, and Pakistan. The company opened its office in London.

biotrade presented the first Bulgarian product with Benzoyl peroxide – Acne Out BP 5% gel, to the dermatologic community.

The company focused on online sales expansion through the creation of its own online stores in several different European languages and through maintaining an active presence in major online pharma stores both in and outside Bulgaria, including platforms like Amazon and eBay.