Bulgaria: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in the Bulgarian kiwi fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption posted a measured increase. Kiwi fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, kiwi fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of kiwi fruits in Bulgaria was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average kiwi fruit 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 kiwi fruit harvested area in Bulgaria shrank dramatically to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, overseas shipments of kiwi fruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of kiwi fruit exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Greece, Luxembourg and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for kiwi fruit exported from Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Belarus ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Luxembourg, Germany, Greece and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Kiwi fruit imports into Bulgaria surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to Bulgaria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruits to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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