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Bulgarian Ornamental Plant Sector

Size of the sector
• Growth of the production area with 20% - 30% per year
• Two main regions of ornamental plants production in Bulgaria: in the region of

Veliko Tarnovo and one in the area of Plovdiv (central Bulgaria).

Trends
• Production of roses and lavender (for oil) are well established and with a long

history; current joint ventures with foreign, incl. Dutch companies
• Over 50% of the plants are imported from The Netherlands, Germany, etc.
• 50% of plant reproduction material for breeding, propagation, production and

trade of seeds, bulbs, and young plants is imported

Why it is a promising sector?
• Steady growth of demand in the institutional

and retail market
• EU funds for Urban development projects

Available reports:
• Ornamental Plant production, Bulgarian Association of

Ornamental Plants Nurseries (October 2015)

17 Emar Gemmeke | Landbouwraad voor Romenië en Bulgarije
16-03-2016