Bulgarians are second in the world in bread consumption

Published 2024년 9월 11일

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Bulgaria has the world's second-highest bread consumption, with each person eating an average of 131.1 kg per year, following Turkey's lead at 196 kg per year. Ukraine, Greece, Germany, and Russia round out the top five consumers. Bread is a staple in Bulgarian households, with preferences leaning towards white bread, although there is growing interest in healthier options. The price of bread has risen due to increased costs of raw materials and wages.

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Bulgaria is second in the world in bread consumption, and Turkey is in first place, reports the Turkish news site "Yenigyun", citing statistical data, BNT reported. According to the publication in our southern neighbor, on average, a Turkish citizen eats nearly 200 kg of bread per year, while in our country the consumption is 131.1 kg per person per year. Ukraine is third with 88 kg. The fourth place is held by Greece - with 70 kg of bread per capita per year, Germany is fifth - with 57 kg, and Russia is in sixth place - with 54 kg per person per year. The Swiss eat 48 kg of bread per year each, in Saudi Arabia the amount is 39 kg, in Japan - 28.3 kg, and in South Africa - 25.8 kg, the cited statistics show. Traditionally, bread is an indispensable part of the table of most Bulgarian families. "Bread is very deeply woven into the Bulgarian way of life and culture. Ritual breads and cakes are present in the life of a Bulgarian from birth to death. I love bread, I love working with ...

Source: Trud