Bulgaria: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in Bulgaria

The revenue of the pulses market in Bulgaria amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pulses production continues to indicate a temperate decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of pulses in Bulgaria totaled X kg per ha in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses yield continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Pulses yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, 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 2018, the harvested area of pulses in Bulgaria stood at X ha, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pulses harvested area, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained its maximum at X ha in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Pulses exports from Bulgaria amounted to X tonnes in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tonnes) was the main destination for pulses exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for pulses attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for pulses failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Israel, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Pulses imports into Bulgaria totaled X tonnes in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pulses imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, pulses imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses imports reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of pulses imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Greece, Hungary, Austria and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Bulgaria were Canada ($X), Turkey ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece, Argentina, Hungary and Austria, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Austria recorded 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

In 2018, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform