The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.7% compared to the period January - February 2022 and amounted to 5 181.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 2.6% and added up to 6 989.6 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - February 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (80.8%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (58.7%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ (23.0%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the sections ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (104.8%) and ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (53.1%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (19.1%). The data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 14 769.3 million BGN in the period January - February 2023, which is 13.9% more than the same period of the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU added up to 16 458.6 million BGN and grew by 7.2%.
