Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Bulgaria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Bulgaria's production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds fell sharply from 51 934 t in 2018 to 28 361 t in 2019, reducing the market volume from 46 928 t to 21 496 t; in value terms, the market declined from 83.8 million USD to 68.4 million USD.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the market in 2020, yet sales of processed and preserved nuts still grew by 12.5% in volume, helping lift production to 32 653 t and market size to 24 904 t; the market value recovered to 79.0 million USD. By 2021, production stabilized at 93.3 million USD and the market value reached 78.6 million USD, supported by continuing consumer shifts toward healthier and natural products.

Post‑pandemic recovery was reinforced by new supply offers and changes to European labeling and classification standards for nuts. Import value rose from 21.5 million USD in 2022 to 30.0 million USD in 2024, while export value expanded from 35.7 million USD to 50.3 million USD over the same period.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Bulgaria's production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 94.6 million US dollars, marking a 16.5% increase from 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.9%. The lowest point was in 2019, with output valued at 81.2 million US dollars, which also saw the steepest drop of 15.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of decrease, Bulgaria's production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds has turned upward. In 2020, the country produced 32 653 tonnes, up 15.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 48.6%, translating to an average annual decrease of 19.9%. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 28 361 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 45.4%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume totaled 13 526 tonnes, rising 13.2% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 35.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Germany, and Czechia were the key markets for Bulgaria's exports in volume terms. Romania accounted for 60.0% of exports, Germany for 4.9%, and Czechia for 3.9%, together making up 68.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Bulgaria's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 37.462 million US dollars, showing a robust 21.8% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 41.5%, averaging an annual rise of 12.3%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Romania, Germany, and Greece were the primary destinations for Bulgaria's exports in value terms. Romania held a 57.0% share, Germany 5.9%, and Greece 4.0%, collectively representing 66.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds reached 5 777 tonnes, up 13.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports increased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 5 087 tonnes, which also saw the biggest decline of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Turkey, and the Netherlands led as suppliers to Bulgaria in volume terms. Poland contributed 42.3% of imports, Turkey 14.9%, and the Netherlands 9.1%, together accounting for 66.3% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Bulgaria's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have risen for the third year running. In 2020, imports hit 21.831 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 21.5% gain from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 33%, averaging an annual increase of 10.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Turkey, and Germany were the main sources for Bulgaria's imports in value terms. Poland made up 29.4% of imports, Turkey 25.7%, and Germany 11.6%, collectively representing 66.6% of total import value.

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

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