The sour cherry market in Bulgaria operates within a global context dominated by major producers and consumers in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. From 2020 to 2024, Bulgaria's trade in sour cherries was characterized by specific import sources and export destinations, alongside significant price volatility. The average export price saw a pronounced decline over the period, while import prices remained relatively stable. Looking ahead to 2035, market dynamics are expected to be influenced by evolving global supply patterns, regional demand, and price sensitivity, shaping Bulgaria's position in the international trade of this product.
Market Context (2020-2024)
Globally, sour cherry consumption in 2024 was concentrated in a few key nations. Russia, Turkey, and Poland were the leading consumers, with a combined share of 41% of global consumption. Ukraine, Serbia, Iran, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Hungary together accounted for a further 43% of worldwide consumption. Mirroring this consumption pattern, global production was also led by Russia, Turkey, and Poland, which together accounted for 41% of total output. The same group of countries—Ukraine, Serbia, Iran, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Hungary—collectively contributed an additional 44% of global production. This highlights the regional concentration of the sour cherry industry in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, within which Bulgaria's market operates.
Trade and Price Signals
Bulgaria's sour cherry trade from 2020 through 2024 showed defined partnerships. In value terms, Greece constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Bulgaria. On the export side, Italy remained the key foreign market for Bulgarian sour cherries, comprising 87% of total exports by value. Romania held the second position, with a 13% share of total exports. Price movements were notable during this period. In 2024, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $1,216 per ton, marking a decrease of 40.5% against the previous year. The export price trend over the period showed a deep setback, despite a pronounced increase of 174% in 2023. The average import price stood at $811 per ton in 2024, a reduction of 10.6% from the previous year. In contrast to export prices, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern overall, having attained a peak in 2023.
Outlook to 2035
The forecast period to 2035 is expected to see the continuation of underlying global market structures, with production and consumption likely to remain concentrated in the dominant regional hubs. Bulgaria's trade flows may continue to be oriented towards its established partners, though shifts could occur in response to competitive pricing and changing demand in key European markets. Price trajectories for both imports and exports are projected to be influenced by broader agricultural commodity trends, yield variations in major producing countries, and logistical factors. Market participants should anticipate ongoing price sensitivity and potential volatility, necessitating adaptive strategies for sourcing and distribution to maintain competitiveness in the regional sour cherry trade.
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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Russia, Poland and Turkey, with a combined 41% share of global consumption. Ukraine, Serbia, Iran, the United States, Uzbekistan and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Russia, Turkey and Poland, together comprising 41% of global production. Ukraine, Serbia, Iran, the United States and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.
In value terms, Greece constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Bulgaria.
In value terms, Italy remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Bulgaria, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania, with a 13% share of total exports.
In 2024, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $1,216 per ton, waning by -40.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $2,741 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In 2024, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $811 per ton, with a decrease of -10.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $908 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sour cherry market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
FCL 530 - Sour cherries
Country coverage:
Bulgaria
Data coverage:
Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles
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Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2025
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2025
Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2025
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2025
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2025
Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2025
LIST OF FIGURES
Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Volume Forecast to 2035
Market Value Forecast to 2035
Market Size and Growth, by Product
Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
Exports and Growth, by Product
Export Prices and Growth, by Product
Production Volume and Growth
Yield and Growth
Exports and Growth
Export Prices and Growth
Market Size and Growth
Per Capita Consumption
Imports and Growth
Import Prices
Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Yield: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2025
Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2025
Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2025
Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2025
Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2025
Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2025
Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2025
Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2025
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