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Bulgaria: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian persimmon market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Persimmon exports from Bulgaria surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 259% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 705% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 600% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Bulgaria, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, North Macedonia ($X), Romania ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the largest markets for persimmon exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belarus, with a CAGR of +14.9%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 77%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Lithuania ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Persimmon imports into Bulgaria was estimated at X tons in 2021, surging by 11% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 150%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 113%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of persimmon imports to Bulgaria, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +61.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest persimmon suppliers to Bulgaria were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +46.7%, saw 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 persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.2%), 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 persimmons in the world?

China remains the largest persimmon consuming country worldwide, accounting for 63% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain, sevenfold. South Korea ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.5% share.

What are the largest producers of persimmons in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of persimmon production, comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 4.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of persimmons to Bulgaria?

In value terms, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic constituted the largest persimmon suppliers to Bulgaria, together comprising 76% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of persimmons from Bulgaria?

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Bulgaria were North Macedonia, Romania and Belarus, together comprising 98% of total exports.

What is the average export price for persimmons in Bulgaria?

The average persimmon export price stood at $950 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for persimmons in Bulgaria?

The average persimmon import price stood at $921 per ton in 2021, increasing by 9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the persimmon 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 587 - Persimmons

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
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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