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Bulgaria’s fish and seafood imports have grown steadily over the past decade, nearly doubling in value over this period. Bulgarian importers are seeking to expand the variety of fish available to consumers, particularly in the mid and high-value categories.

In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, Bulgaria harvested its smallest oilseed crop in 15 years due to hot and dry summer weather negatively impacting yields.

Based on the final official harvest data, the Bulgarian corn crop fell to only 1.5 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25. This is the smallest corn crop since 2012, and was impacted by intense summer heat and drought followed by adverse rainy weather during the harvest.

Strong demand growth continued in the Bulgarian tree nut market in marketing year (MY) 2023/24. The domestic demand increase was led by both the retail/food service industry and by the confectionary trade.

Bulgaria acceded to the European Union (EU) in 2007 and follows EU directives and regulations pertaining to food safety, quality and standards. This report outlines legislation regarding U.S. food product exports to Bulgaria, particularly those rules which differ from EU legislation.

This report provides an overview of health certificates needed for exporting plants, animals, foods, and other animal origin products to Bulgaria.

EU-28 chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2019 driven by both domestic and export demand.

The seventh-annual Whiskey Fest whiskey exposition, October 26-28, 2018, in Sofia, billed itself as Central and Eastern Europe’s premier distilled spirits exposition and trade fair.

Post forecasts Bulgaria’s 2018 grape crop at 270,000 metric tons (MT), most of which will produce about 130 to 135 million liters of wine.

Post forecasts Bulgaria’s 2018 grape crop at 270,000 metric tons (MT), most of which will produce about 130 to 135 million liters of wine.

Bulgarian consumer demand for organic food and beverage products increased in 2017/18 due to growing economic stability, stronger purchasing power and rising consumer demand for products....