In January 2023 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 19.3% compared to the same month of 2022 and amounted to 4 941.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 11.1% and reached 4 600.9 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU in January 2023 compared to the same month of 2022 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (71.6%) and ‘Miscellaneous manufactured articles’ (53.2%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (15.6%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from the EU was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (70.7%). Data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
