The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 3.5% compared to the period January - November 2022 and amounted to 28 782.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 20.3% and added up to 35 707.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth was recorded in the sections ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (22.0%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (21.4%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (30.9%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the sections ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (14.6%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (13.0%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (49.1%). The data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 80 056.0 million BGN in the period January - November 2023, which is 7.1% 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 89 054.9 million BGN and dropped by 10.5%.