Bulgaria: Oilseeds and Products Market Update
Bulgaria’s rapeseed harvest commenced earlier than normal this year. About two percent of rapeseed area was harvested as of June 22. Northern production regions experienced less-favorable weather conditions and yields will likely be negatively affected as a result. Average yields in southern Bulgaria are likely to exceed those from marketing year (MY) 2017/18. The overall rapeseed harvested area is 13 percent higher than last year and despite inconsistent yields from region to region, Post forecasts an eight-percent production increase over MY2017/18. Sunflower acreage declined sharply this year, although to date, the current sunflower crop has developed well due favorable June weather. Forecast yields are above last year and above average.
