Bulgaria: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian pear market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong expansion. Pear consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pear Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, pear production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pear production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In 2022, the average yield of pears in Bulgaria amounted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pear yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pear 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.

The pear harvested area in Bulgaria contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pear harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Pear exports from Bulgaria was estimated at X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, overseas purchases of pears increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear 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 Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Bulgaria were Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 pear import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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