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Yoghurt market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian yoghurt market expanded steadily from 112.9 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 144.7 thousand tonnes in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reinforced consumer focus on health and immunity, supporting demand for probiotic and functional yoghurts. Despite rising inflation and raw material costs in 2021, which put upward pressure on prices, market volume continued to grow marginally.

In 2022, the market contracted to 132.3 thousand tonnes, as geopolitical tensions and associated sanctions led to significant price increases and reduced consumer purchasing power. The following year saw a partial recovery to 137.2 thousand tonnes, amid ongoing macroeconomic volatility and a gradual adjustment to new market conditions.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 yoghurt in Bulgaria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Bulgaria ranked 13th globally in yoghurt production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Bulgaria's yoghurt production grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 138.7 thousand tons, up 6.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 115.7 thousand tons, marking the largest decline of 12.9%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase of 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.9%)	12.5%	6.5%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Bulgaria's yoghurt production value also increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, it reached 292.9 million US dollars, a 26.0% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the value grew by 36%, averaging 10.8% per year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 204.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	13.5%	26.0%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's yoghurt export volume fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 6 335 tons, down 13.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 26.3%, with an average annual decrease of 9.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 9 525 tons, which had the largest increase of 10.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	(23.1%)	(13.5%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Spain, and Romania were the top destinations for Bulgaria's yoghurt exports by volume. Greece accounted for 32.5% of exports, while Spain and Romania each made up 15.3%. Together, these three countries represented 63.1% 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 yoghurt export value was 13 375 thousand US dollars, a 2.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 13 081 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest drop of 22.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 16 859 thousand US dollars, marking the biggest increase of 21.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.0%	(22.4%)	2.2%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Portugal, and Spain were the key partners for Bulgaria's yoghurt exports by value. Greece contributed 28.0% of exports, Portugal 15.7%, and Spain 13.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 57.6% 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 yoghurt to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's yoghurt import volume rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 11 034 tons, a significant 16.3% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 107.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.7%	42.1%	16.3%	27.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Romania, and Greece were the main sources of Bulgaria's yoghurt imports by volume. Poland accounted for 35.6% of imports, Romania 29.2%, and Greece 16.5%. Together, these three countries made up 81.3% 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

Bulgaria's yoghurt import value also increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 662 thousand US dollars, up 33.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 130.3%, with an average annual rate of 32.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.7%	40.6%	33.4%	32.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Romania, and Germany were the principal markets for Bulgaria's yoghurt imports by value. Together, they accounted for 79.2% 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