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Bulgaria: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian prepared dish and meal market reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Prepared dish and meal consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in Bulgaria

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from Bulgaria

For the tenth consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded growth in shipments abroad of prepared dishes and meals, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dish and meal exports from Bulgaria, together accounting for 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Ukraine, Kosovo, Moldova, Lebanon, Morocco and North Macedonia, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +189.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared dishes and meals exports from Bulgaria, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania amounted to +18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+8.5% per year) and Turkey (+22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared dish and meal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kosovo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals imported into Bulgaria expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 11% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +115.6% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for 45% of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece, Romania, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Slovakia, Belgium, Turkey, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 36% share of total imports. Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Romania, Slovenia, Belgium, Turkey and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +20.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared dish and meal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest frozen pizza consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, frozen pizza consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The U.S. ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.9% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen pizza production, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, frozen pizza production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 6.8% share.
In value terms, Vietnam constituted the largest supplier of frozen pizza to Bulgaria.
In value terms, Vietnam remains the key foreign market for frozen pizza exports from Bulgaria, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar, with a 2.9% share of total exports.
The average frozen pizza export price stood at $8,943 per ton in 2020, growing by 182% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average frozen pizza import price amounted to $6,044 per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared dish and meal 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10851900 - Other prepared dishes and meals (including frozen pizza)
  • Prodcom 10891940 - Other food preparations n.e.c.

Country coverage:

  • Bulgaria

Data coverage:

  • 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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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