voluntary report public distribution date 11 22 2006 gain number bu6012 bulgaria product brief bulgarian spirits market overview approved by susan reid us embassy prepared julia vulkova highlights the is in an uptrend value of imports rose over 60 percent january september compared to 2005 government policy harmonize and eu regulations will continue support general economic recovery help sustain consumer expenditures regulatory changes related not negatively affect includes psd no trade matrix unscheduled sofia bu1 bu usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page 8 unclassified traditionally occupies one leading places total consumption alcoholic drinks per head with 90 population aged 18 consuming some kind alcohol for many years a distinguishing characteristic national habits has been preference particularly at expense wine main reason that consumers favor very popular locally produced grape brandy
