Bulgaria: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Bulgaria declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Bulgaria fell modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for 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), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece, Croatia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent 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. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Bulgaria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate 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. 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% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($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.

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