Bulgaria: Market for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk 2025

Market Size for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Bulgaria

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk decreased by -49.1% to X litres, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X litres in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X litres), Romania (X litres) and Greece (X litres) were the main destinations of non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports from Bulgaria, together accounting for 54% of total exports. France, the United States, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exported from Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Greece ($X) and Cyprus ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports. France, Italy, the United States and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +74.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk amounted to $X per litre, falling by -13.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Imports into Bulgaria

Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports into Bulgaria rose modestly to X litres in 2022, surging by 1.6% on 2021. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X litres in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X litres), Serbia (X litres) and Greece (X litres) were the main suppliers of non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk suppliers to Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Serbia ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Greece, with a CAGR of +22.3%, 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

The average import price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk stood at $X per litre in 2022, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per litre), while the price for Poland ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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