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Insecticides and disease control agents market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for insecticides and disease control agents saw substantial growth in physical volume from 2019 to 2024, rising from 2 178 t to 4 591 t, with a particularly sharp increase between 2023 and 2024. In value terms, the market also expanded from $15.2 million in 2018 to $20.2 million in 2020, reflecting higher overall market value.

This growth occurred alongside a significant rise in domestic production, which increased from 1 970 t in 2019 to 5 213 t in 2024. The expansion was supported by broader industry trends, including heightened global focus on food security, greater adoption of integrated pest management, and development of biological control agents, which bolstered demand for crop protection products in Bulgaria.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2020, 2023-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production insecticides and disease control agents in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Bulgaria's production of insecticides and disease control agents declined. In 2020, output was valued at 17 363 thousand US dollars, marking a 57.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 116.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 18 238 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 57.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.6%	44.5%	(4.8%)	29.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 2 549 tonnes of insecticides and disease control agents, representing a significant 29.4% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	29.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports insecticides and disease control agents from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's export volume of insecticides and disease control agents grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 2 569 tonnes, up 7.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 26.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	14.6%	7.1%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Spain were the primary partners for Bulgaria's exports of insecticides and disease control agents in volume terms. France accounted for 24.1% of exports, Italy for 22.8%, and Spain for 13.5%, together making up 60.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's exports of insecticides and disease control agents totaled 22 932 thousand US dollars, a 6.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 0.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.3%	(0.5%)	6.6%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Spain remained the key destinations for Bulgaria's exports of insecticides and disease control agents in value terms. France represented 24.8% of exports, Italy 20.1%, and Spain 14.0%, collectively accounting for 58.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports insecticides and disease control agents to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria's imports of insecticides and disease control agents amounted to 2 474 tonnes, a 5.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 192 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 607 tonnes. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 19.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	19.0%	(5.1%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, France, and Germany were the leading sources for Bulgaria's imports of insecticides and disease control agents in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 34.2% of imports, France for 14.3%, and Germany for 9.5%, together comprising 58.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's imports of insecticides and disease control agents totaled 25 725 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 10.3% increase from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 23 317 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline that year at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	(3.7%)	10.3%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Romania consistently served as the main sources for Bulgaria's imports of insecticides and disease control agents in value terms. Germany represented 22.2% of imports, France 16.5%, and Romania 11.8%, together accounting for 50.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io