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The U.S. Census Bureau’s database for bulk, intermediate, and consumer-oriented (BICO) measures U.S. food and agriculture exports shipped from the United States directly to foreign ports of entry.

Bulgarian oilseed prospects for MY 2020/21 remain unclear. The rapeseed crop may hit an all-time low, although Bulgarian sunflower production is expected to surpass last year.

In marketing year (MY) 2019/20, Bulgaria’s total grain harvest was 8.5 percent above MY 2018/19, including almost 4.0 million metric tons (MMT) of corn, a production record.

Bulgaria’s hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sectors were severely affected by COVID-19 and subsequent business closures.

Bulgaria’s hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sectors were severely affected by COVID-19 and subsequent business closures.

Consistent growth in Bulgaria’s food and beverage retail market is driven by increased consumer confidence, declining unemployment, and growing incomes.

Post forecasts Bulgaria’s 2019 grape crop will remain unchanged at 195,000 metric tons (MT), most of which will produce about 120 million liters of wine.

EU-27+UK chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2020 driven by both domestic and export demand.

Consumer demand in Bulgaria for organic foods and beverages has grown in recent years due to economic stability, improved purchasing power, and growing popularity for products perceived as healthful.

The Government of Bulgaria (GOB) continues to oppose agricultural biotechnology and generally advocates for anti-biotech policies within the European Commission (EC).

The following report provides an economic and market overview, demographic trends and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Bulgaria.

As of early December 2019, Bulgaria reported 41 African swine fever (ASF) cases in domestic hogs and 134 cases in wild boars.