Bulgaria: Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market 2025

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian roasted coffee substitutes market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, when their volume increased by 309% to X kg. In general, exports, however, saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 900%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 684% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X kg) was the main destination for roasted coffee substitutes exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes exports from Bulgaria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average roasted coffee substitutes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cyprus amounted to +659.5% per year.

Roasted Coffee Substitutes Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, the amount of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes imported into Bulgaria contracted markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -56% on 2020. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted coffee substitutes imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of roasted coffee substitutes imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Austria and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +64.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes to Bulgaria, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine amounted to +52.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-34.4% per year) and Germany (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average roasted coffee substitutes import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :