Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in 2023 (preliminary data)

In 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 9.0% compared to 2022 and amounted to 55 142.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 2.5% and reached 58 124.8 million BGN.

In December 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 7.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 898.2 million BGN, while the imports fell by 2.8% and added up to 4 763.6 million BGN.

The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2022 was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (10.7%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (63.8%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from the EU was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (15.7%), while the most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (60.7%). Data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.