In January 2025, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 1.9% compared to January 2024 and amounted to 4 174.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 2.6% and reached 4 416.4 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same month of 2024 was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (41.6%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (25.6%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from the EU was recorded in the section ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ 34.6%), while the most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (34.7%). Data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.