Bulgaria: Market for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese 2024

Market Size for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Meat, fish or cheese pasta consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Bulgaria

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese decreased by -32.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 410% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of meat, fish or cheese pasta exports from Bulgaria, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cyprus (with a CAGR of +56.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for meat, fish or cheese pasta exported from Bulgaria were Cyprus ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Cyprus, with a CAGR of +77.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average export price for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese decreased by -1.2% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat, fish or cheese pasta imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +227.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest meat, fish or cheese pasta suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +213.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 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 Italy (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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