Bulgaria: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2025

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian frozen fruits and vegetables market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Frozen fruits and vegetables consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Bulgaria

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Frozen fruits and vegetables production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Bulgaria shrank to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Hungary, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Romania, the Czech Republic and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Greece, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, Romania and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average frozen fruits and vegetables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong 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, frozen fruits and vegetables export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, frozen fruits and vegetables imports into Bulgaria reached X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Greece, Turkey, Moldova, Spain, France, Hungary, Croatia, Portugal and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest frozen fruits and vegetables suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, France, Croatia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 frozen fruits and vegetables import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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