Bulgaria: Market for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous 2024

Market Size for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in Bulgaria

For the ninth consecutive year, the Bulgarian stuffed pasta and couscous market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in Bulgaria

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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Exports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of stuffed pasta and couscous were exported from Bulgaria; surging by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for stuffed pasta and couscous exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, stuffed pasta and couscous exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for stuffed pasta and couscous exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Cyprus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stuffed pasta and couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, stuffed pasta and couscous export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Albania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of stuffed pasta and couscous were imported into Bulgaria; rising by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of stuffed pasta and couscous imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest stuffed pasta and couscous suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Russia, Belgium, Turkey, Serbia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stuffed pasta and couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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