Bulgaria: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian garlic market decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, garlic production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11,220% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Bulgaria expanded rapidly to X tons per ha, increasing by 7.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 293%. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Bulgaria soared to X ha, increasing by 19% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 41,900% against the previous year. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of garlic exported from Bulgaria soared to X tons, rising by 130% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 181%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of garlic exports from Bulgaria, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Bulgaria, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +31.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+52.2% per year) and Austria (-28.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -28.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 46%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 the Czech Republic (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by -28.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 173%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Bulgaria, together comprising 74% of total imports. Turkey, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Greece ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest garlic suppliers to Bulgaria, together accounting for 62% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +29.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 69% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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