Bulgaria: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian fruit market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, fruit production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Bulgaria shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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.

The fruit harvested area in Bulgaria expanded to X ha in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Bulgaria rose modestly to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated prominent 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 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 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 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 fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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