In the period January - May 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 6.2% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 22 176.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 4.9% and amounted to 23 247.5 million BGN.
In May 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.2% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 496.2 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 15.0% and amounted to 4 228.4 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same month of 2023 was recorded in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (45.0%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (27.4%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from the EU was recorded in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (64.6%), while the most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material’ (16.4%). Data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
