Fresh Apple Suppliers & Prices in Bulgaria — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Braeburn Apple, Fresh Envy Apple, Fresh Fuji Apple, Fresh Gala Apple, +6
Derived Products
Dried Apple, Fruit and Barley Squash, Lattice Pie, Low-fat Fruit Yogurt, +7
HS Code
080810
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Bulgaria Fresh Apple market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for Bulgaria are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Apple in Bulgaria.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-13.
Fresh Apple Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Bulgaria
0 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Apple 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 Fresh Apple in Bulgaria (HS Code 080810)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Apple export volume and value in Bulgaria to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 243,312 | 304,459 USD |
| 2023 | 107,726 | 194,878 USD |
| 2022 | 104,456 | 173,649 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Apple Exports from Bulgaria (HS Code 080810) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Apple exports from Bulgaria.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | 63,699 | 153,091.945 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 116,366 | 59,488.616 USD |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 25,480 | 49,618.283 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 13,547 | 20,206.415 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 18,876 | 15,316.054 USD |
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Fresh Apple Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Bulgaria: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
2 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Apple 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 Fresh Apple in Bulgaria
4 sampled Fresh Apple import transactions in Bulgaria provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Apple sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Bulgaria: 2025-11-26: 1.66 USD / kg, 2025-10-23: 2.00 USD / kg, 2025-09-22: 1.97 USD / kg, 2025-09-06: 1.33 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | ЯБЛ**** ***** ** ***** ****** ******** | 1.66 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-10-23 | ЯБЛ**** ***** ** ***** ****** ******** | 2.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-22 | ЯБЛ**** ***** ** ***** ****** ******** | 1.97 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-06 | ЯБЛ**** ***** ** ***** ****** ******** | 1.33 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Apple Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Bulgaria
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(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Bulgaria Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Apple in Bulgaria.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Apple in Bulgaria (HS Code 080810)
Track 3 years of Fresh Apple import volume and value in Bulgaria to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64,866,948 | 28,122,051 USD |
| 2023 | 53,782,445 | 19,501,510 USD |
| 2022 | 60,825,272 | 14,981,242 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Apple to Bulgaria (HS Code 080810) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Apple to Bulgaria.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 17,432,249 | 9,444,249.529 USD |
| 2 | Macedonia | 31,641,914 | 8,514,684.727 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 4,058,809 | 3,479,405.883 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 1,821,458 | 2,904,368.805 USD |
| 5 | Serbia | 3,383,922 | 1,640,804.071 USD |
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Fresh Apple Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Bulgaria
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Historical Fresh Apple Wholesale Supplier Prices in Bulgaria (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Apple wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Bulgaria.
Fresh Apple yearly average wholesale prices in Bulgaria: 2021: 1.01 USD / kg, 2022: 1.01 USD / kg, 2023: 1.09 USD / kg, 2024: 0.90 USD / kg, 2025: 1.00 USD / kg, 2026: 0.72 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.01 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | 1.20 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.01 USD / kg | 0.85 USD / kg | 1.15 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.09 USD / kg | 1.09 USD / kg | 1.09 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.90 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 1.17 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.00 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 1.45 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.72 USD / kg | 0.59 USD / kg | 0.89 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Apple Wholesale Export Price Updates in Bulgaria
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Apple wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Bulgaria.
Fresh Apple latest wholesale updates by date in Bulgaria: 2026-08-01: 0.71 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 0.65 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 0.77 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 0.77 USD / kg, 2026-07-01: 170.87 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | ЯБЪ*********** ********** * ******* ***** | 0.71 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | ЯБЪ*********** ****** * ******* ***** | 0.65 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | ЯБЪ*********** ******* * ******* ***** | 0.77 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | ЯБЪ*********** ********* * ******* ***** | 0.77 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-07-01 | App*** * ******** ******** ******* ** *** ***** *** ********* * ******** ************ ******* ****** ************ ****** ******* ******** ******* **** | 170.87 USD / kg | - |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh apples are produced domestically in Bulgaria, with a meaningful share of national fruit output and production concentrated in the South-Central region. Trade data indicates Bulgaria imports significant volumes of fresh apples (including from nearby non-EU suppliers) while exports are comparatively small, making the market broadly import-supplemented. As an EU Member State market, apples sold fresh are subject to EU marketing standards and, for extra-EU shipments, EU plant-health (phytosanitary) and pesticide-residue (MRL) compliance. Commercial growers and cooperatives in Central/South-Central Bulgaria market apples through supermarket chains and use controlled-atmosphere storage to extend availability.
Market RoleNet importer with domestic production
Domestic RoleDomestic orchard production supplies part of fresh consumption; imports supplement availability and variety mix
Market GrowthMixed (recent annual comparison (2023–2024 production and yield changes))year-to-year variability
SeasonalityDomestic production is seasonal, but commercial operators extend marketing through controlled-atmosphere storage and the market is additionally supported by imports.
Specification
Primary VarietyGala (Royal Gala)
Secondary Variety
- Fuji
- Golden Delicious
- Granny Smith
- Red Delicious
- Pinova
- Braeburn
- Florina
- Red Jonaprince
Physical Attributes
- Apples marketed fresh in Bulgaria (EU) are expected to meet UNECE/EU minimum requirements (soundness, cleanliness, freedom from pests/decay within tolerances) under the apple marketing standard framework.
Grades
- “Extra” Class
- Class I
- Class II
Packaging
- Packaging uniformity and presentation requirements aligned with UNECE FFV-50 apple standard principles (uniform variety/quality in a package; clean materials protecting produce).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest → short-term holding → sorting/calibrating → packaging → controlled-atmosphere storage → distribution to supermarket chains and/or EU export buyers (example: producer cooperative workflow).
- Extra-EU imports → EU entry phytosanitary checks and customs release for free circulation → inland distribution in Bulgaria/EU.
Temperature
- Refrigerated and controlled-atmosphere storage is used by at least some Bulgarian commercial operators to store apples year-round.
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled-atmosphere (CA) storage is used to extend storage duration and maintain quality (example: Bulgarian producer cooperative).
Shelf Life
- Year-round availability for domestic retail can rely on long-term storage infrastructure (CA storage) combined with imports.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFor apples entering Bulgaria from outside the EU, missing/invalid phytosanitary documentation, detection of regulated pests, or non-compliance with EU requirements (including pesticide MRLs and marketing standards) can lead to border delay, rejection, re-export, or destruction, disrupting supply programs.Run pre-shipment phytosanitary and residue compliance checks with the exporter’s NPPO; align documents to EU plant-health rules and verify applicable requirements in EU plant-health and MRL references before dispatch.
Climate MediumBulgaria’s fruit sector is exposed to variable agro-climatic conditions (including extreme temperatures and hail episodes), which can cause year-to-year volatility in yields and domestic apple availability.Diversify sourcing between domestic regions and imports; prioritize growers with hail protection and irrigation where feasible.
Logistics MediumDelivered cost for apples is sensitive to regional transport and energy costs (including cold storage operations); inflationary shocks have been explicitly cited by at least one Bulgarian apple operator as affecting operating costs.Use longer-term freight and energy contracting where possible; optimize storage turnover and route planning; maintain alternate supplier lanes within the EU single market.
Sustainability
- Pesticide-residue compliance risk management for apples placed on the EU market (EU MRL regime).
- Weather-risk mitigation in intensive orchards (e.g., anti-hail netting and drip irrigation are used by some commercial growers in Central/South-Central Bulgaria).
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor management and documented worker welfare practices may be relevant for retailer audits; GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP is one commonly used framework for farm-level social practice assessment.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) for fruit and vegetables
- GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP (social practice add-on)
FAQ
Which part of Bulgaria is highlighted as a key region for apple production?Bulgaria’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food reports that apple production is concentrated in the South-Central region, which accounted for 35.9% of the country’s apple production in 2024.
Do fresh apples imported into Bulgaria from non-EU countries need a phytosanitary certificate?Yes. EU plant-health rules require many plant products, including non-exempt fresh fruits such as apples, to enter the EU accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s official plant protection authority, and shipments are subject to phytosanitary checks at entry.
What quality classes are commonly used for apples sold fresh in Bulgaria?As an EU market, Bulgaria applies EU fruit-and-vegetable marketing standards for apples that are aligned with the UNECE apple standard, which uses three commercial quality classes: “Extra” Class, Class I, and Class II.
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