Key Market Indicators
Bulgarian fish production is projected to increase to 18,260 metric tons by 2028, up from 16,220 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. However, since 1965, the country's fish supply has declined by 0.2% year on year. In terms of fish consumption, Bulgaria is expected to reach 22,750 metric tons by 2028, rising from 22,040 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.6% since 2019. During this period, Bulgarian fish demand has increased by 0.7% annually. In 2023, Bulgaria ranked 89th globally in fish consumption, with Lebanon slightly ahead at 22,040 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global ranking.
