Bulgaria: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Bulgaria

After two years of growth, the Bulgarian green bean market decreased by -1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, green bean production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of green beans in Bulgaria dropped remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -25.2% against the year before. In general, the yield showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 87%. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 green beans production in Bulgaria rose remarkably to X ha, with an increase of 9.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 96%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the green bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Green bean exports from Bulgaria reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -89.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,028% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 591%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Bulgaria, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+76.4% per year) and the United States (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for green bean exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +261.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 108% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 the United States (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into Bulgaria was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 8.9% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 468%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 407% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Bulgaria, together comprising 89% of total imports. Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +51.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Greece ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest green bean suppliers to Bulgaria, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +63.1%, saw 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

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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