Bulgaria: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian berry market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Berry Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, berry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Bulgaria dropped modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in Bulgaria; stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third year in a row, Bulgaria recorded decline in overseas shipments of berries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Berry Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of berries imported into Bulgaria reduced to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Bulgaria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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