Ransom from Bulgaria
Bulgaria: rose oil, wine and IT - directly
We pay in levs and euros. Kazanlak rose oil, Melnik wine, organic products - straight from the producers. The Lev is pegged to the EUR at a fixed rate.
from 4%
redemption fee
14–21 d
delivery time in KG
from $200
minimum order
100%
payment guarantee
Business profile
Bulgaria Business Profile
70% of the world's rose oil comes from the Kazanlak Valley, it is a protected name of the IGP. Winemaking here is older than in Bordeaux - 8,000 years. There are 20+ pharmaceutical manufacturers operating in Sofia.
Business profile
Bulgaria Business Profile
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian Lev (BGN/Lv), pegged to EUR at 1.96
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Time zone
- UTC+2 (in summer UTC+3)
- Customs limit
- up to $200 per individual (EAEU)
- Payment methods
- SEPA EUR, SWIFT BGN/EUR, bank transfer
Key facts
70% of world rose oil production - Kazanlak Valley
Winemaking 8,000 years old – Melnik, Thracian Lowland, Danube Plain
Sofia is a pharmaceutical cluster with 20+ manufacturers
The largest IT hub in the Balkans - outsourcing for Western companies
Marketplaces
Where to buy from Bulgaria
Direct manufacturers and local platforms. The Bulgarian market is niche, with unique products.
OLX Bulgaria
Advertisements from Bulgarian companies and manufacturers - industrial equipment, agricultural machinery, locally produced products.
- Local Bulgarian producers
- Industrial and agricultural equipment
- Local products
Direct producers (rose oil, wine)
Producers of rose oil in Kazanlak, winemakers in Melnik and Odessos, producers of lavender and essential oils - direct contracts.
- Distilleries of the Kazanlak Valley
- Bodega Melnik - Bulgarian varieties Mavrud and Shiroka Melnishka
- Manufacturers of essential oils - lavender, rosemary, mint
Bulgarian Trade / Europages
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Europages - industrial suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, IT equipment.
- Pharmaceutical plants Biochem and Alkaloid
- Industrial machines Balkan and Lovech
- Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - database of verified exporters
Why us
Advantages of purchasing through OZTA
The lowest prices are in the EU, and rose oil and lavender are only available here. Many manufacturers understand Russian.
Lev pegged to EUR - stable rate
BGN/EUR - fixed rate 1.96. No exchange rate risks during calculations. SEPA operates through the euro.
EUR.1 and DOP certificates
EUR.1 for preferential rates of the EAEU. Rose oil with IGP certificate is a special documentary package. We help you arrange it.
Bulgarian is a language close to Russian
Bulgarian and Russian are closely related languages. Many Bulgarian producers understand Russian. Negotiations are easier.
VAT 20% taken into account in the calculation
Bulgarian VAT is refunded upon export. The final price is lower than the Bulgarian price list.
Rose oil, wine, pharma, IT
Rose oil from 100 g, wine from 6 bottles, pharmaceutical raw materials, equipment - we combine categories in one order.
We know Kazanlak distillers
Kazanlak Valley - 50+ rose oil distillers. We help you choose a manufacturer with the right quality and price.
What are they purchasing?
Popular categories from Bulgaria
Rose oil, wine, organics, IT - Bulgarian niche products.
Electronics
IT equipment from Bulgarian outsourcing companies, electronic components from industrial production in Plovdiv and Varna.
IT equipment, Plovdiv Tech, electronic components
Clothing and textiles
Contract manufacturing for European brands in Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo. Traditional Bulgarian fabrics and folk costumes.
Contract tailoring, Bulgarian folk fabrics
Auto parts
Metalworking enterprises of Lovech - spare parts for Madara trucks. Spare parts of European brands through Bulgarian distributors.
Madara trucks, Bulgarian auto wreckers
Equipment
TEREM (defense industry), Balkan plant - Bulgarian industrial engineering. Agricultural machinery.
TEREM, Balkan, agricultural machinery
Construction materials
Bricks and tiles made in Bulgaria, Knauf Bulgaria, Lafarge Bulgaria - building materials at prices lower than Western Europe.
Bulgarian brick, Knauf Bulgaria, tiles
Cosmetics
Rose oil for cosmetics, lavender oil, natural creams Refan and Biofresh - Bulgarian natural cosmetics with a worldwide reputation.
Refan, Biofresh, rose oil for cosmetics
How does this work
Four steps - from application to result
A personal manager accompanies the task from the first request to completion.
- 01
Bid
Describe the task: what needs to be bought, paid for, or delivered. We will answer within an hour.
1 hour - 02
Calculation
We will calculate the cost, terms and commission. Everything in one offer, no hidden extras.
1 day - 03
Payment
Transfer to us - we pay the supplier or service from a local account on the same day.
1 day - 04
Execution
Redemption, replenishment or delivery - depends on the task. Tracking at every stage.
from 1 hour
Problems and solutions
Typical purchasing situations
Four typical situations when purchasing in Bulgaria. How do we solve them?
Typical problems
Rose oil, how to distinguish real from diluted
Bulgarian wine, it is difficult to obtain excise duty upon import
Small producers in Kazanlak are not ready for export registration
Lev is not a euro, it’s not clear how to calculate the value
Solutions OZTA
We buy only from licensed distillers with a Gas Chromatography certificate
We calculate the full cost, taking into account excise tax, and help you obtain import permits
We help the manufacturer prepare the export package and documents EUR.1
We convert BGN to EUR at a fixed rate of 1.96, transparently and predictably
Important nuances
What you need to know about purchasing in Bulgaria
Specifics of Bulgarian exports and requirements for essential oils.
Customs regulations
EUR.1 for preferential rates of the EAEU. Essential oils - duty 0–5%. Wine - 18–20% + excise tax. Food products - 5–15%.
Payment Features
BGN is pegged to EUR = 1.96. SEPA in EUR is standard. Small distillers may prefer cash - we legalize it through bank transfer.
Seasonality
Rose oil: distillation May–June. The new crop of oil is available from July. Wine: grapes September–October, new harvest from December.
Minimum quantity
Rose oil: from 10 ml sample, from 100 g for B2B. Wine: from 6 bottles. Cosmetics: from 5 kg of ingredient. Products: from 50 kg.
Certification
Rose oil: GC analysis + IGP certificate (Kazanlak). Wine: excise stamps + veterinary. Cosmetics: EAEU notification.
Common mistakes
Rose oil without GC certificate is at high risk of dilution. Bulgarian wine - be sure to check the vintage year. Confusion of transit countries when processing EUR.1.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer questions about purchasing in Bulgaria.
What is the minimum order from Bulgaria?
How long does it take for cargo to arrive from Bulgaria?
How do you pay Bulgarian suppliers?
How to check the authenticity of rose oil?
How to import Bulgarian wine to Kyrgyzstan?
Do I need a Bulgarian account?
What if the quality of rose oil does not meet the GC certificate?
Working with organic lavender growers?
Other directions
We buy not only in Bulgaria
Suppliers in 30+ countries. Choose a direction.