Bulgaria: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian fruit market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, fruit production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Bulgaria dropped modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the previous year. The yield figure 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 fruits production in Bulgaria dropped modestly to X ha, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

For the fifth consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded growth in supplies from abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Ecuador, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Bulgaria were Turkey ($X), Greece ($X) and Ecuador ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, North Macedonia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($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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