Bulgaria is a leader in lavender oil production

Published 2021년 8월 24일

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Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture has reported a significant increase in lavender plantation areas, with over 210 thousand decares across the country, primarily concentrated in the Dobrich district. The country's lavender oil, known for its high quality and market value, is exclusively for export, with the United States and France being the largest markets. However, the industry is grappling with issues of overproduction, which has led to a drop in prices, and challenges such as insufficient processing capacity and the use of uncertified planting materials.

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There are over 210 thousand decares of lavender plantations on the territory of the country, and only in Dobrich district there are 90 thousand decares, according to statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture, quoted by BTA. What we have seen since 2018 is increased planting of lavender in areas with wheat, rapeseed, sunflower - traditional crops for Dobrogea. This is not the right place for this culture, however. Thrace provides the highest quality oil with high market value, as well as the regions of Veliko Tarnovo and Shumen. Lavender oil does not tolerate aging like rose and must be sold within 2 years, said in an interview with BTA Gergana Andreeva, executive director of the Bulgarian National Association of Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAEOPC). Bulgarian lavender oil is entirely export-oriented. It is realized in over 40 countries around the world, and its qualities are well known. And the largest markets for Bulgarian lavender oil - with over 50 percent of the ...

Source: Monitor