Bulgaria: Organic Market Annual Report
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Bulgarian consumer demand for organic foods and beverages has grown in recent years due to economic stability, improved purchasing power, and increased popularity for products perceived as healthful. In 2020, the Bulgarian organics market was valued at about $38 million, with growing sales of packaged foods and beverages, but declining sales of fresh produce due to pandemic-related farmers markets closures. Demand growth is expected to increase by the end of 2021 and in 2022 due to favorable consumer trends and better prospects for the hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sectors. Bulgarian agricultural land under organic production (fully converted and under conversion) at the end of 2019 declined by nine percent from 2018. 2019 organic land accounted for 2.34 percent of Bulgaria’s total agricultural area, down from 2.56 percent in 2018. Certification, compliance, and domestic support for organic farmers remain as policy priorities for the Government of Bulgaria.
