Bulgaria: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian fruit and berry market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, fruit and berry production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Bulgaria declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Bulgaria; surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus, Lithuania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Fruit and berry imports into Bulgaria rose to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total imports. Ecuador, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Bulgaria were Turkey ($X), Greece ($X) and Ecuador ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, North Macedonia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

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