The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 3.9% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 25 432.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 7.1% and added up to 34 703.6 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the section ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (11.4%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (38.9%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the section ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ (26.4%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (2.6%). The data are according to the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 70 946.7 million BGN in the period January - October 2024, which is 3.1% 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 80 829.4 million BGN and increased by 0.2%.
