Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for sauces and seasonings in Bulgaria expanded from 18 thousand tons to nearly 22 thousand tons. This growth was initially supported by a reported 10% increase in domestic production in 2018, which helped supply the market. Consumer trends also played a key role, with demand rising for high-quality, single-ingredient seasonings and products that facilitate quick home cooking. The significant volume jump in 2020 was further supported by a broader shift toward home cooking, a behavioral change that increased household consumption of these products.

Market growth continued after 2020, with volume reaching 26 thousand tons by 2023. This period was characterized by sustained consumer interest in the health benefits of herbs and spices, alongside campaigns promoting home cooking. However, by 2024, volume growth plateaued as the market stabilized at 26 thousand tons. In value terms, the market showed strong increases throughout the period, rising from 46 million USD in 2018 to 92 million USD in 2024, indicating a trend towards higher-priced products alongside the overall volume expansion.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Bulgaria, the output value of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings reached 37 060 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a significant 14.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when output fell by 4.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings production in Bulgaria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Bulgaria produced 16 077 tonnes of these products, representing a 12.0% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings exports from Bulgaria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 564 tonnes of these products, reflecting a significant 20.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 41.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Russia, and Turkey were the main markets for Bulgaria's sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings exports in kind. Romania accounted for 30.4% of exports, Russia for 13.5%, and Turkey for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 56.4% 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 sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 834 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic 27.1% fall compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 767 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 30.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Turkey, and Romania were the primary buyers of Bulgaria's sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. Russia accounted for 21.3% of exports, Turkey for 15.6%, and Romania for 15.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 52.2% 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 sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings imports to Bulgaria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 379 tonnes, up by 9.2% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 49.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Bulgaria's sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings imports in kind was highly diversified. Poland accounted for 17.3% of imports, Germany for 14.6%, and Romania for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.7% of total import flows, with the remaining 58.3% distributed among a long tail of smaller markets.

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

Sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings imports to Bulgaria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Bulgaria imported these products worth 11 000 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 6.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 38.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Poland were important suppliers of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings to Bulgaria in value terms. Germany accounted for 15.1% of imports, Romania for 13.9%, and Poland for 9.9%. However, their combined share reached only 38.9% of total import value, with the remaining 61.1% distributed among many other partners.

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

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