Bulgaria 2013 total crops harvest exceeded 10 MMT with the latest individual crop estimates exceeding previous expectations. Strong export demand early in marketing year 2013/14 sustained into the fall. As of December 2013, year-over-year export data show wheat up 57 percent; corn 13 times higher, and barley up 16 percent. Oilseed exports are also strong with sunflower seeds up 84 percent higher; and rapeseeds 62 percent higher.
Fall planting finished on schedule with planted areas higher level than in 2012. Although temperatures to date have been mild and favorable for the crop development, current late/winter drought and the lack of snow cover pose a potential risk to winter crops.
