Bulgaria: Grape Market Overview 2020

Grape Market Size in Bulgaria

The revenue of the grape market in Bulgaria amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, grape consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the grape market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Grape Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, grape production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, grape production continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, grape production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, grape production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average grape yield in Bulgaria stood at X tonne per ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the grape yield continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average grape yield attained its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the average grape 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.

Grape harvested area in Bulgaria amounted to X ha in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the grape harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached its maximum at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Grape Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2018, the amount of grapes exported from Bulgaria amounted to X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, grape exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, grape exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of grape exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, grape exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and Croatia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the grape export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Macedonia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grape Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2018, the grape imports into Bulgaria stood at X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, grape imports, however, continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, grape imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, grape imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, grape imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Macedonia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Moldova, Germany and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to Bulgaria were Greece ($X), Turkey ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Macedonia, Germany, Italy and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Germany (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the grape import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for grapes attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Moldova ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform