The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 9.5% compared to the period January - August 2022 and amounted to 19 316.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 18.9% and added up to 25 387.9 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - August 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (15.6%) and ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (12.3%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (38.5%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the sections ‘Food and live animals’ (17.5%) and ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (16.9%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (38.1%). The data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 56 841.6 million BGN in the period January - August 2023, which is 7.6% less 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 63 877.1 million BGN and dropped by 8.8%.
