Key Market Indicators
Bulgarian fruit consumption is projected to reach approximately 951,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 869,000 metric tons in 2023. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4%. Since 2005, the demand for fruits in Bulgaria has grown steadily at an annual rate of 1.3%. On the production side, Bulgaria is expected to see a decline. Fruit production is forecasted to fall to around 462,000 metric tons by 2028, down from roughly 500,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual decline rate of 1.3%. Since 1966, the country's fruit supply has decreased by 1.7% year on year. In 2023, Bulgaria ranked 102nd globally in fruit production, with Kyrgyzstan surpassing it at the same level of approximately 500,000 metric tons. Leading the global ranking, India, Brazil, and Mexico secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
