Bulgaria: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian vegetable and melon market declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, vegetable and melon production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Bulgaria shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 vegetable and melon harvested area in Bulgaria shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded growth in shipments abroad of vegetables and melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Ukraine and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were imported into Bulgaria; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Poland, North Macedonia and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, vegetable and melon import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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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