Bulgaria: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian mushroom and truffle market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +33.5% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Bulgaria was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, 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, approx. less than X ha of mushrooms and truffles were harvested in Bulgaria; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, mushroom and truffle exports from Bulgaria declined notably to X tons, shrinking by -68.3% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 325%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Bulgaria, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.2% per year) and Spain (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushrooms and truffles exports from Bulgaria, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+23.0% per year) and Croatia (+78.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 336% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Italy (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, mushroom and truffle imports into Bulgaria contracted modestly to X tons, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main supplier of mushroom and truffle to Bulgaria, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.9% per year) and Greece (-41.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Bulgaria, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.0% per year) and Greece (-39.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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