Sub Product
Clear Apple Juice, Cloudy Apple Juice, Concentrated Apple Juice, Flavored Apple Juice, +5
Derived Products
Fruit-Infused Apple Cider, High Juice Squash, Long Life Fruit Juice Drink, Flavored Sparkling Presse, +3
Raw Materials
Fresh Apple
HS Code
200979
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Bulgaria Apple Juice market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for Bulgaria are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 3 import partner companies are mapped for Apple Juice in Bulgaria.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-15.
Apple Juice Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Bulgaria
0 export partner companies are tracked for Apple Juice in Bulgaria. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Apple Juice in Bulgaria (HS Code 200979)
Analyze 3 years of Apple Juice export volume and value in Bulgaria to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,334,381 | 6,848,282 USD |
| 2023 | 2,891,400 | 4,447,950 USD |
| 2022 | 4,558,862 | 4,920,351 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Apple Juice Exports from Bulgaria (HS Code 200979) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Apple Juice exports from Bulgaria.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 2,935,420 | 5,827,823.905 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 398,131 | 1,018,071.999 USD |
| 3 | Greece | 407 | 1,417.159 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 333 | 832.484 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 90 | 136.074 USD |
Apple Juice Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Bulgaria: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
3 import partner companies are tracked for Apple Juice in Bulgaria. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Apple Juice in Bulgaria
5 sampled Apple Juice import transactions in Bulgaria provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Apple Juice sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Bulgaria: 2025-11-26: 0.88 USD / kg, 2025-11-26: 1.67 USD / kg, 2025-10-27: 0.74 USD / kg, 2025-10-23: 1.67 USD / kg, 2025-08-18: 0.75 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | СОК* * ****** ********** ********** ****** *** **** ******** *********** ** *** ******* ******* * ******** *** *** ******* ***** ** ***** ***************** ******** * *** ********* * * * ****** ****** ** ***** ** *** ** * **** ** ******* ******** ***** | 0.88 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-26 | СОК* * ****** ********** ********** ****** *** **** ******** *********** ** *** ******* ******* * ******** *** *** ******* ***** ** ***** ***************** ******** **** ********* ******** | 1.67 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-10-27 | СОК* * ****** ********** ********** ****** *** **** ******** *********** ** *** ******* ******* * ******** *** *** ******* ***** ** ***** ***************** ******** * *** ********* * * * ****** ****** ** ***** ** *** ** * **** ** ******* ******** ***** | 0.74 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-10-23 | СОК* * ****** ********** ********** ****** *** **** ******** *********** ** *** ******* ******* * ******** *** *** ******* ***** ** ***** ***************** ******** **** ********* ******** | 1.67 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-08-18 | СОК* * ****** ********** ********** ****** *** **** ******** *********** ** *** ******* ******* * ******** *** *** ******* ***** ** ***** ***************** ******** * *** ********* * * * ****** ****** ** ***** ** *** ** * **** ** ******* ******** ***** | 0.75 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Apple Juice Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Bulgaria
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 3 total import partner companies tracked for Apple Juice in Bulgaria. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Industries: Animal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Bulgaria Import Partner Coverage
3 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Apple Juice in Bulgaria.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Apple Juice importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Bulgaria.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Apple Juice in Bulgaria (HS Code 200979)
Track 3 years of Apple Juice import volume and value in Bulgaria to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 534,202 | 771,314 USD |
| 2023 | 1,240,117 | 1,508,798 USD |
| 2022 | 1,220,632 | 1,445,365 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Apple Juice to Bulgaria (HS Code 200979) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Apple Juice to Bulgaria.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 137,762 | 319,932.881 USD |
| 2 | France | 60,618 | 131,890.42 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 155,595 | 108,095.748 USD |
| 4 | Hungary | 30,265 | 58,172.682 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 57,695 | 57,152.128 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormLiquid (Bottled Juice)
Industry PositionProcessed Food and Beverage Product
Market
Apple juice in Bulgaria is a processed fruit beverage market supplied by domestic juice brands alongside EU imports, with both shelf-stable and refrigerated (cold-pressed/HPP) segments visible in retail. Bulgaria also has export-oriented processing capacity for concentrated apple juice used as an ingredient, with at least one Bulgarian processor reporting that most output is shipped to Western European partners. Distribution for branded juices includes modern grocery chains and drugstores, and some premium products are explicitly merchandised in refrigerated cabinets. The most trade-disruptive compliance risk for apple juice placed on the Bulgarian (EU) market is food-safety non-compliance on regulated contaminants such as patulin, which can trigger withdrawal or rejection.
Market RoleDomestic consumer market with domestic processing; exporter of apple juice concentrate/industrial juice ingredients
Domestic RoleRetail beverage category with organic and premium refrigerated cold-pressed offerings alongside conventional shelf-stable juice
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Direct (not-from-concentrate) apple juice offerings in Bulgaria include unclarified/cloudy variants and pasteurized products
- Cold-pressed apple juice products are marketed as refrigerated and may be HPP-treated rather than thermally pasteurized
- Organic (bio) apple juice SKUs are visibly marketed in Bulgaria’s specialty and chain retail assortments
Compositional Metrics
- EU fruit juice rules define fruit juice as not containing added sugars; sugar addition is associated with other categories such as fruit nectar under defined conditions
- EU contaminant limits include patulin maximum levels for fruit juices and reconstituted concentrates (e.g., 50 µg/kg for fruit juices; 10 µg/kg for infant/young child apple juice products labelled and sold as such)
Packaging
- Single-serve and small-format bottles (e.g., 250 ml / 750 ml) are marketed for cold-pressed refrigerated juices
- Large-format packs (e.g., 3 L) are marketed for direct apple juice
- Packaging and on-shelf placement differ by segment (ambient shelf-stable vs refrigerated cabinets)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Apples (own orchards and/or contracted growers) → sorting/washing → crushing/milling → pressing → clarification (optional) → pasteurization or HPP → filling/packaging → retail distribution (ambient or refrigerated depending on process)
- For export-oriented ingredient supply: pressing → concentration (juice concentrate) → bulk/aseptic packaging → EU B2B shipment to beverage/food manufacturers
Temperature
- Cold-pressed/HPP juice brands in Bulgaria explicitly require refrigeration and are sold on refrigerated shelves
- Pasteurized direct apple juice products may be distributed as shelf-stable until opening, depending on packaging and process (verify per SKU label/spec)
Shelf Life
- Segmented shelf-life management: refrigerated cold-pressed products depend on uninterrupted chill distribution, while shelf-stable juices depend on packaging integrity and post-process hygiene
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighPatulin (a mycotoxin associated with apples) is regulated in the EU with maximum levels for fruit juices and reconstituted concentrates; exceeding the EU limit can trigger withdrawal, rejection, and enforcement actions for apple juice placed on the Bulgarian (EU) market.Implement raw-material screening and supplier approval focused on damaged/rotted apples; apply HACCP-based controls; test finished juice for patulin against EU limits and retain COA/traceability records for rapid recall if needed.
Cold Chain MediumPremium cold-pressed/HPP juice products in Bulgaria are marketed as requiring refrigeration and are sold on refrigerated shelves; cold-chain breaks can cause rapid quality deterioration and increase food-safety risk depending on product formulation and shelf-life design.Use validated time-temperature controls (data loggers), enforce refrigerated last-mile handling, and align retailer display requirements with the product’s validated shelf-life.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMisclassification or mislabelling (e.g., calling a sweetened product “fruit juice” rather than nectar/juice drink) can trigger enforcement because EU fruit juice rules prohibit added sugars in fruit juice and prescribe reserved product names and labelling conditions.Run a pre-market label and recipe compliance review against Directive 2001/112/EC (as amended) and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011; keep technical dossiers supporting any nutrition claims.
Food Fraud MediumFruit juice authenticity is a recurring enforcement theme in the EU; weak traceability or inconsistent documentation can amplify the risk of adulteration allegations and delays during controls.Maintain one-step-back/one-step-forward traceability records, retain batch-linked analytical data (e.g., authenticity screens where used), and ensure invoice/lot/label consistency through distribution.
Sustainability
- Growth of organic (bio) juice offerings and orchard-linked sourcing narratives in Bulgarian apple juice branding
- Packaging recyclability claims used in marketing for some cold-pressed juice brands
Standards
- IFS Food
FAQ
Can apple juice sold as “fruit juice” in Bulgaria contain added sugar?No. Bulgaria applies EU fruit juice rules, which define fruit juice as not containing added sugars; products with added sugars are regulated under different categories (such as fruit nectar) with their own labelling requirements.
What is the main contaminant compliance risk for apple juice in Bulgaria (EU market access)?Patulin is a key risk for apple juice in the EU. EU law sets maximum levels for patulin in fruit juices and reconstituted concentrates, so exceeding the limit can lead to enforcement actions such as withdrawal or rejection.
Do cold-pressed apple juices in Bulgaria need refrigeration in distribution?Often yes. Bulgarian cold-pressed juice brands sold as “fresh” or HPP-treated are marketed for refrigerated shelf placement, and they state that refrigeration is needed to retain freshness.
Sources
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Raw materials: Fresh Apple
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