Bulgaria: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2023, the Bulgarian garlic market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Garlic Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, garlic production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of garlic in Bulgaria reduced sharply to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, 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.

In 2023, the harvested area of garlic in Bulgaria dropped to X ha, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2023, exports of garlic from Bulgaria dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Garlic imports into Bulgaria soared to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Egypt, Albania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest garlic suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 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 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform