Bulgaria: Market for Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes 2025

Market Size for Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for jams, jellies, puree and pastes fell markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -27.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes in Bulgaria

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +22.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30%. Jam, jelly, puree and paste production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in overseas shipments of jams, jellies, puree and pastes, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of jam, jelly, puree and paste exports from Bulgaria, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Romania, Greece, the Czech Republic, Israel, Poland, the United States, Serbia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +81.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for jam, jelly, puree and paste exported from Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Russia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Greece, Israel, the Czech Republic, the United States, Poland, Serbia and Austria, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +67.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for jams, jellies, puree and pastes stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Romania (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, the amount of jams, jellies, puree and pastes imported into Bulgaria declined notably to X tons, with a decrease of -39.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste imports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 50%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of jam, jelly, puree and paste to Bulgaria, with a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, jam, jelly, puree and paste imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+26.7% per year) and Greece (-22.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Turkey ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest jam, jelly, puree and paste suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Chile, North Macedonia and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +157.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for jams, jellies, puree and pastes amounted to $X per ton, rising by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, jam, jelly, puree and paste import price increased by +75.3% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($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 United Arab Emirates (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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