The day in 3 news: Borissov seeks apology from WCC-DB; Peevski blames Ivanov for gridlock; Bulgarians are happier than 10 years ago

DIY chains: another boom in sales

Bulgaria’s top five retailers project further revenue growth in 2023 after a strong 2022

Fruit and vegetables: Top firms’ incomes rise, yet problems remain

In 2022, the total revenues of the 10 largest companies in the sector exceeded 95 million levs

The week: Brace, the rotation is coming

The Suddenly-important Ministry, More Russian spies pop up, and Meta buys a company

The biggest pharmaceutical companies: a duo joins the billion-dollar club

Two drug distributors - Sopharma Trading and Phoenix Pharma - crossed the BGN 1 billion mark for the first time in 2022

The week: We’re still on the outskirts of an Empire, The most important regulator, Real estate deals keep coming down

The redesigning of the 8 billion euros agricultural subsidies plan

The changes are triggered by the low interest shown in certain programs.

Largest food and beverage producers in Bulgaria: Sunflower stars emerge

Loads of different players from the beer, meat, sunflower and sweets sectors make up the top 50 ranking

Bulgaria’s new factories in 2023: Part II (The North)

Compared to previous years, projects are now equally distributed between southern and northern Bulgaria.

The day in 3 news: Radev opposes election of Atanasova, Belazelkov; Court issues arrest warrant for KTB’s Vassilev; Bulgarians favored Italy in 2023

Top Livestock Producers: Riding the Wave of Soaring Prices

Last year brought a surge in output and prices

Bulgaria’s new factories in 2023: Part I (The South)

The value of the 15 biggest projects in the industrial sector reached BGN 4.4 bln in 2023

The biggest software companies in Bulgaria

The top 50 tech companies by revenue experienced significant growth, more suited to startups

Largest metal producers: First signs of cool-down

The revenue growth of the top 30 companies in the sector slowed to 22% in 2022

The day in 3 news: WCC uses US lobbyists; BG-ALERT system ready to rock; Traditional baby names still reign

The biggest fuel companies: Business thrives on Ukraine war, price hikes

Revenues of the top 30 companies in the K100 sector ranking rose from BGN 17.7 billion in 2021 to BGN 32.4 billion last year.

The week: The year ends on a high with a Budget and a Constitution, A ship company in trouble, and Russia gets slapped twice

K Insights Newsletter 22/12

Bulgaria’s Largest Textile Companies: Slight Recovery after Weak Years

In 2022, the combined revenue of the top 25 companies in the sector increased by 19%.

Bulgarian agriculture sector posts hefty profits in 2022

The war in Ukraine propelled global prices higher and Bulgarian companies benefited from the rise

Machines and equipment: Growth in high gear

The revenue of the top 70 manufacturers rose by 26% to over 15 billion levs in 2022