The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 1.8% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 20 233.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 8.1% and added up to 27 651.6 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the section ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (10.3%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (33.7%). 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 ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (10.2%). 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 56 511.2 million BGN in the period January - August 2024, which is with 2.8% 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 64 027.7 million BGN and dropped by 0.1%.
