Bulgarian Canning Industry Q3'2008

Summary

• The increase in the production of canned fruits and vegetables in Bulgaria during the third quarter of 2008 continues. Compared to the same period of 2007, the quantities of the sold products and services are bigger by 7.7%.
• During the first nine months the increase is by 6.1%.

• There is decrease in the imported quantities of canned fruits and vegetables during the third quarter of 2008. Compared to the same period of 2007 they are less by 3.2%. The average price is higher, causing the value to be higher by 4.1%.
• During the first nine months the imported quantities are higher by 1.1% and their value – by 19.6%.

• The increase in the export of canned fruits and vegetables continues. Compared to the third quarter of 2007 the growth is 8.4%.
• During the first nine months, there is a decrease in the exported quantities by 0.7%. The average price is higher, causing their value to be higher by 8.2%.

• The positive foreign trade balance for the third quarter is higher by about 3% compared to the same period of 2007.
• The growth of the import during the first nine months is higher and the positive trade balance is 65.8%lower than the same period of 2007.

• During the third quarter of 2008 the producers have sold on the domestic market more canned vegetable by 22.8% and juices by 4.5% compared to the same period of 2007. The canned fruits are less by 22.3%.
• During the first nine months the producers have sold on the domestic market more canned vegetables by 23.5% and juices by 15.4%. The canned fruits are less by 19.7%.

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