Bulgaria: Poultry Sector Update
Broiler sector had a successful year in 2014 due to economic stabilization, less expensive feed and growth in consumption. The number of farms and inventory grew, and along with better broiler farming practices, meat output increased by 3.4%. Domestic consumption enjoyed a very good growth of 8.6%. In 2014 poultry meat imports increased by 12% in volume and 13% in value as compared to 2013 (U.S. $130 million); while exports increased by 14% in volume and 6% in value (U.S. $167 million) with major markets Greece and Romania for broiler meat, and France and Belgium for duck meat.
