Key Market Indicators
Bulgaria's consumption of grapes is predicted to reach 59,000 metric tons by 2026. In 2021, it reached 51,000 metric tons, representing a 2.2% year-on-year growth rate. Since 2017, consumption has grown by 5% annually. In 2021, Bulgaria was ranked 58th, with South Africa ahead at 51,000 metric tons. The United States, India and Iran were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Meanwhile, Bulgarian grape production is expected to decline to 104,970 metric tons by 2026 from 157,810 metric tons in 2021, at an average rate of 6.8% year-on-year. Since 1966, production has decreased by 5.7% yearly. In 2021, Bulgaria was 40th, with Japan leading at 157,810 metric tons. Italy, the United States and Spain were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
