Bulgaria: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian dried mushroom market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight shrinkage. Dried mushroom consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, dried mushroom production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Dried mushroom production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Dried mushroom exports from Bulgaria contracted to X tons in 2022, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +10.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for dried mushroom exports from Bulgaria, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, dried mushroom exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+26.6% per year) and Spain (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried mushrooms and truffles exports from Bulgaria, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+17.4% per year) and France (+22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -11% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Austria (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, dried mushroom imports into Bulgaria surged to X tons, picking up by 30% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 124%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushroom to Bulgaria, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, dried mushroom imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.5% per year) and Serbia (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushrooms and truffles to Bulgaria, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Romania (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 73%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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