Bulgarian pear harvest has reached record high this year

Published 2020년 12월 9일

Tridge summary

In the 2019/20 harvest season, Bulgaria experienced a 7% decrease in the production of top fruits and grapes, with a significant 13% drop in apple production due to adverse weather conditions. Despite this, pear cultivation achieved a record high yield, increasing by 62% with a 22% expansion in harvested area. The Covid-19 pandemic initially led to a decrease in fresh fruit consumption but sparked a surge in demand for processed products, resulting in a record apple and pear processing season. With the expectation of a rebound in fresh produce consumption in the 2020/21 season, provided Covid-19 restrictions are eases, pear production is set to increase further. Pear Imports from Greece and Turkey also rose by 14% in the previous season, and are projected to remain stable or slightly increase in the upcoming season, reflecting the growing domestic demand.

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Original content

In 2019/20, the total harvest of top fruit and grapes in Bulgaria decreased by 7%. The apple harvest even decreased by 13% compared to 2018/19, caused by unfavorable weather conditions that reduced the yield. The pear harvest, on the other hand, reached a record high due to the larger harvested area with higher yields. The grape harvest was stable compared to the previous harvest season. While strong demand drove imports in the first half of 2019/20, the measures under Covid-19 led to lower demand and lower imports after March. The consumption of fresh fruit declined, while the demand for processed easy-to-preserve products led to record figures for the processing of apples and pears. Fresh produce consumption in Bulgaria is expected to increase again in 2020/21 should Covid-19 be halted in 2021. Pears The yields from Bulgarian pear cultivation increased by 62% in 2019/20 compared to 2018/19. The harvested area has increased by 22%, with the average yield increasing by 32% ...

Source: AGF