Bulgaria: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a slight slump. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, vegetable production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Bulgaria contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 vegetables production in Bulgaria reduced modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Vegetable exports from Bulgaria rose modestly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Ukraine and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Vegetable imports into Bulgaria declined modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, North Macedonia and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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