Bulgaria: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -36.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Bulgaria

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, which increased by 29% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan amounted to +62.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+11.5% per year) and the United States (-5.2% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Bulgaria, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan stood at +64.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+8.4% per year) and the United States (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Bulgaria

Citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports into Bulgaria skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 77% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplier to Bulgaria, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece amounted to -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+18.0% per year) and Italy (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Bulgaria, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.4% per year) and France (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit jams and marmalades import price increased by +19.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+61.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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