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Bulgaria: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Bulgarian mate market, when its value decreased by -18.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mate Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, mate production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. Mate production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average mate yield in Bulgaria totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 mate production in Bulgaria totaled less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of mate exported from Bulgaria surged to X tons, picking up by 22% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 447% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 531%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for mate exports from Bulgaria, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, mate exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine amounted to +9.7%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Bulgaria, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine amounted to +1.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -28.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+18.5%).

Mate Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of mate, when their volume decreased by -21.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12,413% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mate imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 13,984%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main mate supplier to Bulgaria, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Bulgaria, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +3.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mate import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 799% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+39.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of mate consumption in 2021 were Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, with a combined 95% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of mate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of mate production in 2021 were Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, together comprising 100% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mate to Bulgaria?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of mate to Bulgaria, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Argentina, with a 24% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mate from Bulgaria?

In value terms, Ukraine remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Bulgaria, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 12% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for mate in Bulgaria?

In 2021, the average mate export price amounted to $4,080 per ton, falling by -12.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mate in Bulgaria?

In 2021, the average mate import price amounted to $2,995 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mate market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 671 - Mate

Country coverage:

Bulgaria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024