Bulgaria: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian chili and pepper market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +6.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, chili and pepper production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 95%. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Bulgaria reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -4.3% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in Bulgaria contracted to X ha, reducing by -4.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -40.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 150% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Bulgaria, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to +42.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+49.6% per year) and Germany (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Bulgaria, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania stood at +52.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+21.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+64.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Germany (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -19.3% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest chili and pepper supplier to Bulgaria, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, North Macedonia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (-4.4% per year) and Greece (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Bulgaria, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (-3.3% per year) and Greece (+2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper import price increased by +99.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Turkey (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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