The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.5% compared to the period January - March 2022 and amounted to 8 160.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 1.0% and added up to 10 394.4 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - March 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (78.5%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (51.3%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (17.3%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the sections ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (59.5%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (42.8%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (26.9%). The data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 22 836.8 million BGN in the period January - March 2023, which is 8.3% 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 25 355.4 million BGN and grew by 4.2%.
