Bulgaria has made notable recoveries in its national swine herd in 2020 and 2021, following a PSA outbreak in 2018. This recovery was marked by significant imports of live pigs from countries like the Netherlands, Croatia, Denmark, and Slovakia in 2020. However, imports have seen a decrease in 2021 due to lower profitability and a PSA outbreak. Meanwhile, pork imports surged in 2020 and early 2021, driven by lower domestic production and strong consumer demand, with expectations for further growth. Pork exports, primarily processed products, have been limited due to uncompetitive prices and health-related restrictions. Despite these challenges, exports to Greece and other Balkan countries have seen an increase in 2021.