Statistics share of processed fruits and vegetables in Bulgaria

Published 2021년 11월 12일

Tridge summary

A survey conducted in 2021 reveals that Bulgaria's fruit and vegetable processing businesses processed 99.3 thousand tons of fresh fruits, a 13.1% decrease from the previous year, with apples, cherries, and peaches being the most processed. Local producers contributed 55.4% of these fruits, with 20.8% from third countries and 15.3% from the EU. The businesses also processed 115.3 thousand tons of vegetables, a 9.5% increase from the previous year, with tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes being the most processed. Local producers provided 81.8% of these vegetables, with 4.7% from the EU and 2.6% from third countries. The survey, which included 203 enterprises, also indicated that 4.5% of the processed fruits and 9.1% of the vegetables were ordered specifically. The finished products from these processed fruits and vegetables were sold in Bulgaria and exported to the EU and third countries.

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Original content

The largest share of processed fruits are apples, cherries and peaches, and vegetables - tomatoes, peppers and potatoes. This is shown by the statistics for 2020 regarding the activity of the enterprises processing fruits and vegetables in our country. Farmers, look at what politicians are cooking for you The survey was conducted in the period between February and May 2021 through the regional directorates of agriculture, and data were provided by 203 enterprises. The processed fresh fruits are 99.3 thousand tons, which is 13.1% less than the previous year. The largest quantities are supplied by Bulgarian producers - 55.4%, followed by imports from third countries - 20.8%, and supplies from the EU - 15.3%. The enterprises themselves manage 578.5 ha, of which 4.5% of the processed fruits are provided. The tolls are 4%. 115.3 thousand tons of vegetables were processed, or 9.5% more than a year earlier. Delivered by Bulgarian producers are 81.8%, followed by supplies from the EU - ...

Source: Agri