Exports of mineral water increases. The latest data Bulgarian water drink more in Africa and the Middle East. Sales of bottled water increased considerably in recent years, Bulgaria has serious intentions to impose on the foreign market and home manufacturers conducting intensive negotiations.
The proximity of the black continent continuous shortage and continued growth of the market for water there are good conditions for our companies. Other clients include the Middle East, pazararat there is increasing each year. Bulgarian companies are in constant talks with potential customers from abroad.
In our country there are 102 mineral springs, which are owned by the state. Of these, only 11 are concession for bottling or production. Other sources are available to municipalities or Basin Management Directorates which have concluded another 6 contract bottling. However, the market of mineral waters in Bulgaria is weak, the Bulgarians drink two times less than bottled water, compared to other nations of the EU, which is another prerequisite for seeking external markets.
According to experts, native mineral water has curative and preventive effect, which may be required in the market. Bulgarian mineral water has properties that make it competitive on world markets and ensure the future development of exports abroad.
Currently, export of Bulgarian water is about 3% of total production in various years. The potential for companies to produce and export even unlimited.