Bulgaria: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian berry market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, berry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Berry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average berry yield in Bulgaria contracted slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 berries production in Bulgaria reduced modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded decline in overseas shipments of berries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Berry Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, imports of berries into Bulgaria contracted slightly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 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 fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of berry to Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild 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, berry import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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