Bulgaria: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries fell modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a prominent increase. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Bulgaria

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Bulgaria contracted modestly to X tons per ha, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Bulgaria stood at X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Bulgaria were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Bulgaria

For the sixth year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in supplies from abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Bulgaria were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest 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, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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