Bulgaria: A serious drop in corn and sunflower exports

The experts of the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) made their analysis of the export, domestic consumption and stocks of major grain and oil crops for the period from 07/01/2024 to 10/14/2024. A total of 2,158,367 tons of wheat were exported, of which 434,502 tons were intra-community supplies, and 1,723,865 tons were exports to third countries. Compared to the same period last year, when 2,491,578 tons were exported, exports in 2024 decreased by 15%. Domestic consumption was 341,300 tons, and total consumption was 2,499,667 tons. As of October 14 this year, the country has stocks of 5,128,383 tons, which suggests significant availability for future needs. During the period under review, barley exports amounted to 578,077 tonnes, of which 243,412 tonnes were intra-Community supplies and 334,665 tonnes were to third countries. Compared to the same period last year, when 271,333 tons were exported, exports increased by 53%. Domestic consumption was 82,920 tonnes and ...