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Bulgaria: Frozen Lobster Market 2025

Frozen Lobster Market Size in Bulgaria

After two years of growth, the Bulgarian frozen lobster market decreased by -57.6% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, posted a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Lobster Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen lobster decreased by -55.3% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 656% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen lobster imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 468% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main suppliers of frozen lobster imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of -2.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen lobster to Bulgaria, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-11.4% per year) and Germany (-17.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen lobster import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen lobster in the world?

The United States remains the largest frozen lobster consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, frozen lobster consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada, threefold. China ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.6% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen lobster in the world?

Canada remains the largest frozen lobster producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 89% of total volume. It was followed by India, with a 2.3% share of total production.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen lobster to Bulgaria?

In value terms, the largest frozen lobster suppliers to Bulgaria were Belgium, Italy and the Czech Republic, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of frozen lobster from Bulgaria?

In value terms, Denmark $515) remains the key foreign market for frozen lobster exports from Bulgaria, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece $86), with a 14% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for frozen lobster in Bulgaria?

The average frozen lobster export price stood at $18,727 per ton in 2019, with an increase of 30% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen lobster in Bulgaria?

In 2021, the average frozen lobster import price amounted to $35,243 per ton, waning by -12.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen lobster market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Bulgaria

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024