Trade in goods with third countries - Extrastat - preliminary data - January 2025

The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 10.5% compared to January 2024 and amounted to 2 038.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 30.8% and added up to 3 771.2 million BGN.

The most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (143.9%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (90.1%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the section ‘Miscellaneous manufactured articles’ (93.0%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ (13.9%). The data are according to the Standard International Trade Classification.

The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 6 213.1 million BGN in January 2025, which is 2.5% less than the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU added up to 8 187.6 million BGN and increased by 10.4%.