Bulgaria: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -32.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Bulgaria

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Bulgaria totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield recorded 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 seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing production in Bulgaria was estimated at less than X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -33.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 265%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Bulgaria, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to +61.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+1,711.7% per year) and Greece (+14.4% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from Bulgaria, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania amounted to +72.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+24.3% per year) and Lithuania (+819.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 215%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Bulgaria

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -50.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Bulgaria, together comprising 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +99.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Bulgaria were Greece ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +77.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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