The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 9.3% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 4 465.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 13.2% and added up to 5 886.5 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the sections ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (12.9%) and ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ (7.9%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (47.6%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (6.2%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ (27.1%). The data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 12 808.8 million BGN in the period January - February 2024, which is 11.4% 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 15 097.0 million BGN and dropped by 6.8%.