The Bulgarian ports of Bourgas, in the south, and Varna, in the north, are experiencing increased exports of grain crops, which is expected to continue into September.

The bulk of Bulgaria’s grain produce travels to markets in the Arab countries and Europe. The port of Bourgas exported 236,000 tonnes of grain crops between January and end-July.

A further 45,000 tonnes are being stored at the port warehouses before they are loaded up, and companies have requested space for an additional 100,000 tonnes.

Grain producers say rapeseed and wheat make up the largest amount of Bulgaria’s grain exports at the moment but the sunflower yield is also expected to come in good. Varna is experiencing even stronger exports. The port’s director Danail Papazov was quoted by news agency Focus as saying that 1.1 million tonnes of grain has been exported since January.