Key Market Indicators
Bulgarian chocolate exports are forecast to hit $226 million by 2026, up from $184 million in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. Since 2001, Bulgarian exports have increased by an average of 9.6% each year. In 2021, Bulgaria was ranked 25th in the world, behind Hungary at $184 million. Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands came in second, third and fourth respectively. Imports of chocolate into Bulgaria are expected to reach $221 million by 2026, up from $184 million in 2021 - an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. Since 2001, Bulgarian imports have increased by an average of 8.6% each year. In 2021, Bulgaria was ranked 32nd in the world, behind New Zealand at $184 million. Germany, France and the UK followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
