Bulgaria: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian blueberry and cranberry market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Bulgaria fell to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average blueberry and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Bulgaria totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fourfold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, blueberry and cranberry imports into Bulgaria skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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