Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for uncooked pasta without eggs saw a modest increase in volume to 15 495 t in 2019, partly supported by product innovations such as children's pasta shaped like letters and numbers, which tapped into a new consumer segment. A significant expansion followed in 2020, with market volume jumping to 17 603 t. This surge was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which spurred household stocking of staple foods, coupled with a growing consumer shift towards healthier eating habits and higher-quality products.

After the 2020 peak, the market stabilized around 17 798 t in 2022. During this period, the rapid growth of online grocery shopping in Bulgaria, embraced by 44% of internet users, reshaped distribution channels and helped maintain demand. Concurrently, inflationary pressures and rising global food prices led to increased costs, which kept the market value growing even as physical volume plateaued.

By 2024, the market volume receded to 17 365 t, indicating a slight contraction from the highs of the early 2020s. In monetary terms, however, the market's value continued its upward trajectory, reaching 21.6 million US dollars, reflecting the lasting impact of higher price levels on the sector.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's production of uncooked pasta without eggs was valued at 8 551 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 31.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 11 050 tonnes of uncooked pasta without eggs, representing a 23.1% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 27.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019, with a 3.2% drop.

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

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 234 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1 356 tonnes, resulting in a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bulgaria's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs increased by 131.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 38.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 149.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, the Philippines, and Belarus were the leading destinations for Bulgaria's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs in volume terms. Romania accounted for 43.0% of exports, the Philippines for 9.2%, and Belarus for 6.8%, together making up 58.9% 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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values bottomed out in 2018 at 216 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 943 thousand US dollars, creating a 4.4-fold difference. In 2020, Bulgaria's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms grew by 125.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, dropping by 44.9%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Romania accounted for 25.9% of exports in value terms, Belarus for 11.4%, and the Philippines for 7.0%, together representing 44.3% of total flows. The remaining 55.7% was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta without eggs to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7 908 tonnes, showing a strong 11.3% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 303 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 7.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece and Italy were the primary sources for Bulgaria's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs in volume terms, together accounting for 83.1% of total import flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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 uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 8 286 thousand US dollars, indicating a 23.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 29%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece and Italy clearly dominated Bulgaria's import structure in value terms for uncooked pasta without eggs, while other countries collectively made up the remaining share.

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

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