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Favourable Growing Season Boosts Crop Outlook in Bulgaria and Romania

by Akim Kovalev
25 June 2024
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Contrasting Conditions Impact Black Sea Winter Crop Harvests

As the southern European winter crop harvest progresses, Bulgaria and Romania are poised for increased production in 2024, thanks to favorable weather conditions during the growing season. This stands in sharp contrast to Russia, where extreme heat and dry conditions have severely impacted crop yields.

Gentle Spring in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has experienced beneficial growing conditions this season, with crops planted on time across most regions despite localized soil dryness. A mild winter was followed by an unusually warm early April, but persistent rainfall and cooler-than-average spring conditions in the latter half of April and through May have supported crop development. Soil moisture reserves have been optimal during the flowering and grain-fill periods, leading to above-average biomass accumulation, as indicated by satellite imagery.

Yield expectations for wheat are high, with the USDA’s Sofia-based Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) projecting a crop of 6.9 million tonnes (Mt) from 1.15 million hectares (Mha), translating to a yield of 6 tonnes per hectare (t/ha). This is 9.5% above the European Commission’s May forecast of 6.3Mt, reflecting favorable spring weather. Barley production is expected to rise by 11.7% to 850,000 tonnes from 165,000 hectares, with an average yield of 5.2 t/ha.

Corn, Bulgaria’s main summer crop, saw an early start to planting under favorable conditions, although heavy rainfall in May delayed progress. Current estimates suggest a production of 2.8Mt from 520,000 hectares, with potential revisions depending on July and August weather conditions.

Mixed Start in Romania

In Romania, planting was delayed in some regions due to unseasonal dryness and heavy rains. However, the crop has benefited from early spring growth and favorable conditions in April and May. Improved yields are expected, with record wheat production projected at 10.5Mt for 2024-25, surpassing the previous record of 10.3Mt set in 2021-22. The planted area has increased to 2.27Mha, with yields expected to rise from 4.46 t/ha to 4.6 t/ha.

Barley production is forecasted at 2.2Mt, slightly down from 2.3Mt in 2023-24. The rapeseed crop is expected to decline by 9.3% to 1.6Mt due to dry conditions at planting, leading some farmers to switch to alternative crops. Corn production is anticipated to increase by 13.3% to 12.3Mt, with a planted area of 2.5Mha and a projected yield of 4.91 t/ha.

Balkans Fill the Void in Global Wheat Supply

With significant reductions in wheat production from Russia and Ukraine, global consumers are turning to Bulgaria and Romania to fill the supply gap. This is evident from the latest Egyptian wheat tender, where the two Balkan states secured 70% of the 400,000 tonnes purchased.

Conclusion

The favorable growing conditions in Bulgaria and Romania have set the stage for a promising harvest season, potentially increasing their roles in the global grain market. Their ability to fill the void left by reduced production in other Black Sea regions highlights the importance of these countries in maintaining global wheat supply stability.

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