Browse Data and Analysis

FAS Sofia updates its forecasts for Bulgarian production of grain crops in marketing year (MY)2023/24 to 10.5 million metric tons (MMT), based on improving prospects for average yields for wheat, barley, and corn.

FAS Sofia updates its forecasts for Bulgarian production of oilseed crops in marketing year (MY)2023/24 to 2.48 million metric tons (MMT), based on improving prospects for average yields of rapeseed and sunflower.

The high number of rainy days and unusually cool November slowed the corn harvest; about 10%-20% of corn was estimated to be still in the fields at the end of November.

Bulgaria already exported its rapeseeds surplus with exports reaching 460,000 MT at the end of November.

Unusually rainy weather along with cooler temperatures this year made the season challenging for the farmers.

Unusually rainy weather along with cooler temperatures this year made the season challenging for the farmers.

Market demand, consumption and trade in legumes in Bulgaria are increasing. The market is diversifying and demand for higher quality product grows.

The UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Consumers' attitudes towards biotechnology in Bulgaria remains negative.