Key Market Indicators
**Bulgarian Pet Food Sales Projected to Hit €72 Million by 2028** The Bulgarian pet food market is on a steady growth trajectory, with sales expected to reach €72 million by 2028, up from €59 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The market has shown consistent expansion, increasing by 11.2% annually since 2013. In the 2023 rankings, Bulgaria was positioned at number 17, with Greece slightly ahead at €59 million. Leading the market were France, the United Kingdom, and Spain, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. **Pet Food Exports to Grow to Over 5 Million Kilograms** Bulgarian pet food exports are also on the rise, projected to reach 5 million kilograms by 2028, up from 4.3 million kilograms in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. Since 2001, the country's pet food supply has grown by 3.2% annually. In the 2023 rankings, Bulgaria was placed at number 41, with Ukraine ahead at 4.3 million kilograms. France, the United States, and Poland were the top three exporters. **Pet Food Imports Expected to Reach 47 Million Kilograms** The demand for imported pet food in Bulgaria is likewise increasing. Imports are set to reach 47 million kilograms by 2028, up from 41 million kilograms in 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. Bulgarian demand has seen a yearly increase of 3.5% since 2001. Overall, the Bulgarian pet food market is experiencing robust growth in both domestic sales and international trade, reflecting a dynamic and expanding sector.
