Sub Product
Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
151211
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Bulgaria Sunflower Oil market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Bulgaria are summarized.
- 94 export partner companies and 35 import partner companies are mapped for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria.
- Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Sunflower Oil Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Bulgaria
94 export partner companies are tracked for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Sunflower Oil export intelligence in Bulgaria, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 151211.
Scatter points are sampled from 52.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria
5 sampled Sunflower Oil transactions in Bulgaria include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Sunflower Oil sampled transaction unit prices by date in Bulgaria: 2026-02-23: 1.38 USD / kg, 2026-02-23: 1.38 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 1.38 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 1.38 USD / kg, 2026-01-16: 1.59 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | ORG**** ********* **** ***** *** ******* * ** *** * ******** ****** * **** ****** ** ********** *** * ** **** ******* **** * * ** * * ** | 1.38 USD / kg | (Bulgaria) | (United States) | |
| 2026-02-23 | ORG**** ********* **** ***** *** ******* * ** *** * ****** ** ********** *** * ** **** ******* ******** ****** * **** **** * * ** * * ** | 1.38 USD / kg | (Bulgaria) | (United States) | |
| 2026-02-08 | SUN****** *** ******* ***** **** ********* *** ***** **** ********** ***** | 1.38 USD / kg | (Bulgaria) | (United States) | |
| 2026-02-08 | ORG**** ********* **** ***** *** ******* * ** *** ****** ** ******* *** * ** ** ******* **** *************** ****** *** *** * **** *** ****** * ** ***** ****** * ** ******* ********* * ****** | 1.38 USD / kg | (Bulgaria) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-16 | REF**** ********* *** ** * *** ******* *** ** ***** *** ******* ** ** * * ** ******* *** ** ***** *** ******* ** ** * *** ******* *** ** * **** *** ******* ** | 1.59 USD / kg | (Bulgaria) | (United States) |
Top Sunflower Oil Export Suppliers and Companies in Bulgaria
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 94 total export partner companies tracked for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Bulgaria Export Partner Coverage
94 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Bulgaria export network depth for Sunflower Oil.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Sunflower Oil partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Bulgaria.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria (HS Code 151211)
Analyze 3 years of Sunflower Oil export volume and value in Bulgaria to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 428,651,639 | 416,917,999 USD |
| 2023 | 661,731,966 | 713,935,302 USD |
| 2022 | 787,002,410 | 1,406,685,293 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Sunflower Oil Exports from Bulgaria (HS Code 151211) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Sunflower Oil exports from Bulgaria.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 109,416,300 | 100,141,445.634 USD |
| 2 | South Africa | 83,034,300 | 78,789,050.521 USD |
| 3 | Greece | 37,486,530 | 38,801,189.567 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 30,055,052 | 30,578,506.072 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 30,645,920 | 30,566,325.249 USD |
Sunflower Oil Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Bulgaria: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
35 import partner companies are tracked for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 14.1% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria
5 sampled Sunflower Oil import transactions in Bulgaria provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Sunflower Oil sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Bulgaria: 2025-12-25: 1.24 USD / kg, 2025-12-24: 1.24 USD / kg, 2025-12-17: 1.23 USD / kg, 2025-12-05: 1.45 USD / kg, 2025-12-03: 1.91 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-25 | ОЛІ* ************ ********* *** ********* ** ** ******** ********** *** ************* *** *** ***** ** ********* ******* * **** *********** *** ********* ** ** ******** * * **** ***** * * * ***** * * * * *********** | 1.24 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-24 | ОЛІ* ************ ********* *** ********* ** ** ******** ********** *** ************* *** *** ***** ** ********* ******* * **** *********** *** ********* ** ** ******** * * **** ***** * * * ***** * * * * *********** | 1.24 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-17 | ОЛІ* ************ ********* *** ********* ** ** ******** ********** *** ************* *** *** ***** ** ********* ******* * **** *********** *** ********* ** ** ******** * * **** ***** * * * ***** * * * * *********** | 1.23 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-05 | ОЛІ* ************ ********* *** ********* ** ** ******** ********** *** ************* *** *** ***** ** ********* ******* * **** *********** *** ********* ** ** ******** * * ***** * * * ***** * * * * *********** | 1.45 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-03 | ОЛІ* ************ ********* *** ********* ** ** ******** ********** *** ************* *** *** ***** ** ********* ******* * **** *********** *** ********* ** ** ******** * * ***** * * * ***** * * * * *********** | 1.91 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Sunflower Oil Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Bulgaria
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 35 total import partner companies tracked for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Bulgaria Import Partner Coverage
35 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Sunflower Oil importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Bulgaria.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Sunflower Oil in Bulgaria (HS Code 151211)
Track 3 years of Sunflower Oil import volume and value in Bulgaria to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 340,668,801 | 321,771,858 USD |
| 2023 | 222,184,978 | 205,270,992 USD |
| 2022 | 286,301,654 | 420,361,133 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Sunflower Oil to Bulgaria (HS Code 151211) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Sunflower Oil to Bulgaria.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 273,681,256 | 253,976,025.298 USD |
| 2 | Romania | 40,067,969 | 38,229,167.134 USD |
| 3 | Poland | 21,392,190 | 24,519,053.478 USD |
| 4 | Moldova | 4,981,352 | 4,293,456.145 USD |
| 5 | Hungary | 335,620 | 442,741.754 USD |
Sunflower Oil Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Bulgaria
Track Sunflower Oil wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Bulgaria.
Historical Sunflower Oil Wholesale Supplier Prices in Bulgaria (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Sunflower Oil wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Bulgaria.
Sunflower Oil yearly average wholesale prices in Bulgaria: 2021: 1.63 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.63 USD / kg | 1.63 USD / kg | 1.63 USD / kg | - |
Latest Sunflower Oil Wholesale Export Price Updates in Bulgaria
Use the latest 1 updates to check current Sunflower Oil wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Bulgaria.
Sunflower Oil latest wholesale updates by date in Bulgaria: 2021-09-01: 1625.45 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-01 | Cru** ********* *** * ************* ********** ************ | 1625.45 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormRefined (Edible Oil)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient and Consumer Edible Oil
Market
Bulgaria is a significant EU sunflowerseed grower and a major processor/refiner of sunflower oil and sunflower meal, with export-oriented crush capacity. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food reports 2024 sunflower production of about 1.61 million tonnes, with harvested area concentrated in the Northeast and Northwest regions. USDA FAS (GAIN) describes Bulgaria as a leading EU exporter of sunflower oil and sunflower meal, while also importing sunflower seeds and crude sunflower oil (notably from Ukraine) for refining. Processing margins and export availability can swing sharply with summer weather and with policy changes affecting regional oilseed and crude-oil flows.
Market RoleMajor EU processor and exporter; also imports sunflower seed/crude oil for refining
Domestic RoleKey edible oil for domestic consumption; important oilseed processing industry
Market GrowthMixed (recent-year volatility with medium-term uncertainty)processing and trade volumes are structurally significant but fluctuate with harvest size and regional market conditions
Specification
Secondary Variety
- High-oleic sunflower oil
- Mid-oleic sunflower oil
Physical Attributes
- Refined sunflower oil is typically supplied as clear, light-colored edible oil (often deodorized for neutral flavor).
- Crude sunflower oil may be traded for further refining in Bulgaria depending on feedstock economics.
Compositional Metrics
- Fatty-acid profile (linoleic vs high-oleic) is a key buyer specification dimension.
- Common quality metrics referenced in standards and contracts include free fatty acids and peroxide value (and related oxidation/stability indicators).
Grades
- Crude vs refined
- Standard (linoleic) vs high-oleic vs mid-oleic categories
Packaging
- Bulk liquid (tankers or flexitanks) for industrial/refining and trade programs
- Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) or drums for industrial customers
- Retail bottles (e.g., PET) for consumer channels
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sunflowerseed procurement (domestic + imports) → crushing → refining/deodorization → bulk loading or bottling → domestic distribution and export
Temperature
- Protect from high heat and direct light to limit oxidation and quality loss during storage and distribution.
Atmosphere Control
- Bulk storage and shipment commonly use practices that minimize oxygen exposure (e.g., closed systems; inert gas where applicable) to protect oxidative stability.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is driven by oxidative stability; breaks in storage discipline (heat/light/oxygen exposure) accelerate rancidity risks.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Climate HighHot and dry summer conditions can sharply reduce Bulgaria’s sunflowerseed crop, tightening feedstock for crushers and disrupting sunflower oil export availability; USDA FAS reported MY 2024/25 as Bulgaria’s smallest oilseed crop in 15 years due to hot and dry summer weather impacting yields.Use multi-origin feedstock planning (domestic + imports), contract flexible refining capacity, and maintain contingency sourcing for crude/refined oil during drought years.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPolicy measures affecting regional oilseed and crude sunflower oil flows (including Ukraine-linked import patterns referenced in Bulgaria’s Agricultural Report and USDA FAS reporting) can change feedstock availability, refining economics, and compliance documentation expectations.Monitor EU and Bulgarian trade measures and require robust origin/traceability documentation for crude-oil and seed inputs used in export programs.
Logistics MediumFreight-rate volatility and corridor congestion can materially affect delivered cost for this bulk liquid commodity, particularly for extra-EU shipments and when regional export flows are heavy.Lock freight where feasible (tanker/flexitank capacity), diversify routes (land vs sea where applicable), and keep buffer inventory for key customer programs.
Sustainability
- High exposure to summer heat and drought risk affecting sunflower yields and feedstock availability for crushers
- Soil health and rotation management concerns in intensive arable systems where sunflower frequently follows cereals
FAQ
Is Bulgaria mainly an exporter or importer of sunflower oil?Both. Bulgaria’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food lists sunflower oil among leading agricultural export products, while also reporting rising sunflower oil imports; USDA FAS (GAIN) also describes Bulgaria as a leading EU exporter and notes imports of sunflower seeds and crude sunflower oil for refining.
What is the single biggest supply risk for Bulgarian sunflower oil?Weather-driven yield shocks—especially hot, dry summers—can cut the sunflowerseed crop and tighten feedstock for crushers. USDA FAS reported MY 2024/25 as Bulgaria’s smallest oilseed crop in 15 years due to hot and dry summer weather negatively impacting yields.
Which standard defines sunflower oil categories like high-oleic?Codex Alimentarius’ Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CXS 210-1999 / CODEX STAN 210-1999) defines sunflowerseed oil and recognizes high-oleic and mid-oleic sunflowerseed oil categories used in specifications.
Sources
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