The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 5.1% compared to 2023 and amounted to 30 114.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 6.9% and added up to 41 603.0 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the section ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (10.1%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (36.5%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the section ‘Miscellaneous manufactured articles’ (24.5%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (1.5%). 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 84 047.2 million BGN in 2024, which is 3.3% less than the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU added up to 97 389.1 million BGN and increased by 0.3%.
