Key Market Indicators
Bulgaria's sheep import is projected to drop by 10.8% in 2026 to $4.1 million. This is a decrease from $7.8 million in 2021. Since 2005, the country's demand for sheep has grown by 7.4% each year. In 2021, the country was the 22nd largest importer of sheep in the world, behind Mexico, Qatar, Kuwait and Israel. Bulgaria's sheep export was $2.9 million in 2018, up from $637,660 in 2017, a surge of 349.6%. Since 2001, the country's supply of sheep has dropped 5.9% annually. In 2018, Moldova was the largest exporter of sheep in the world, with Bulgaria coming in 18th. Spain, Australia and Jordan were the second, third and fourth largest exporters respectively.
