Import price indices by quarters
SITC code | Description | I-st quarter | II-nd quarter | III-rd quarter | IV -th quarter | Year |
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0 | Food and live animals | 101.3 | 101.2 | 102.2 | ||
00 | Live animals other than animals of division 03 | 94.3 | 119.6 | 118.1 | ||
01 | Meat and meat preparations | 97.9 | 102.0 | 98.5 | ||
02 | Dairy products and birds’ eggs | 100.9 | 99.7 | 104.1 | ||
03 | Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic invertebrates, and preparations thereof | 100.5 | 98.7 | 96.9 | ||
04 | Cereals and cereal preparations | 97.8 | 98.8 | 100.5 | ||
05 | Vegetables and fruit | 108.5 | 101.9 | 98.8 | ||
06 | Sugars, sugar preparations and honey | 91.5 | 88.5 | 91.5 | ||
07 | Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, and manufactures thereof | 105.6 | 112.4 | 121.4 | ||
08 | Feeding stuff for animals (not including unmilled cereals) | 98.7 | 95.5 | 93.7 | ||
09 | Miscellaneous edible products and preparations | 98.6 | 98.4 | 95.6 | ||
1 | Beverages and tobacco | 107.1 | 104.3 | 104.7 | ||
11 | Beverages | 104.1 | 98.8 | 96.2 | ||
12 | Tobacco and tobacco manufactures | 110.6 | 110.5 | 115.1 | ||
2 | Crude materials, inedible, except fuels | 99.4 | 107.3 | 103.4 | ||
21 | Hides, skins and furskins, raw | 99.4 | 107.6 | 105.3 | ||
22 | Oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits | 103.4 | 105.4 | 92.5 | ||
23 | Crude rubber (including synthetic and reclaimed) | 94.4 | 97.3 | 118.0 | ||
24 | Cork and wood | 93.9 | 97.2 | 92.2 | ||
25 | Pulp and waste paper | 102.0 | 112.2 | 112.0 | ||
26 | Textile fibres (other than wool tops and other combed wool) and their wastes (not manufactured into yarn or fabric) | 93.5 | 97.4 | 86.6 | ||
27 | Crude fertilizers, other than those of division 56, and crude minerals (excluding coal, petroleum and precious stones) | 96.6 | 93.7 | 86.4 | ||
28 | Metalliferous ores and metal scrap | 99.5 | 108.9 | 107.9 | ||
29 | Crude animal and vegetable materials, n.e.s. | 98.9 | 107.3 | 92.5 | ||
3 | Mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials | 83.7 | 80.0 | 75.0 | ||
32 | Coal, coke and briquettes | 83.6 | 86.4 | 94.8 | ||
33 | Petroleum, petroleum products and related materials | 94.9 | 96.2 | 88.5 | ||
34 | Gas, natural and manufactured | 80.0 | 72.9 | 72.1 | ||
35 | Electric current | 75.9 | 73.7 | 55.3 | ||
4 | Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes | 89.6 | 92.8 | 95.1 | ||
41 | Animal oils and fats | 84.7 | 75.6 | 74.4 | ||
42 | Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated | 90.2 | 96.7 | 100.8 | ||
43 | Animal or vegetable fats and oils, processed; waxes of animal or vegetable origin; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils, n.e.s. | 87.0 | 84.0 | 74.8 | ||
5 | Chemicals and related products, n.e.s. | 90.4 | 93.8 | 94.6 | ||
51 | Organic chemicals | 97.4 | 93.2 | 95.1 | ||
52 | Inorganic chemicals | 94.5 | 82.8 | 84.9 | ||
53 | Dyeing, tanning and colouring materials | 98.5 | 95.6 | 93.3 | ||
54 | Medicinal and pharmaceutical products | 76.5 | 88.9 | 96.5 | ||
55 | Essential oils and resinoids and perfume materials; toilet, polishing and cleansing preparations | 106.1 | 102.2 | 101.4 | ||
56 | Fertilizers (other than those of group 272) | 112.8 | 122.0 | 99.2 | ||
57 | Plastics in primary forms | 93.7 | 95.5 | 96.2 | ||
58 | Plastics in non-primary forms | 96.5 | 92.3 | 95.7 | ||
59 | Chemical materials and products, n.e.s. | 100.3 | 98.8 | 82.9 | ||
6 | Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material | 96.7 | 98.4 | 96.8 | ||
61 | Leather, leather manufactures, n.e.s., and dressed furskins | 87.5 | 84.5 | 91.0 | ||
62 | Rubber manufactures, n.e.s. | 95.9 | 94.0 | 99.2 | ||
63 | Cork and wood manufactures (excluding furniture) | 101.2 | 92.9 | 100.3 | ||
64 | Paper, paperboard and articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard | 95.3 | 98.6 | 97.3 | ||
65 | Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s., and related products | 106.7 | 105.6 | 102.1 | ||
66 | Non-metallic mineral manufactures, n.e.s. | 100.0 | 99.5 | 98.5 | ||
67 | Iron and steel | 93.2 | 94.4 | 92.6 | ||
68 | Non-ferrous metals | 95.5 | 103.3 | 103.1 | ||
69 | Manufactures of metals, n.e.s. | 95.7 | 97.9 | 91.1 | ||
7 | Machinery and transport equipment | 101.1 | 96.9 | 95.1 | ||
71 | Power-generating machinery and equipment | 106.6 | 90.5 | 98.3 | ||
72 | Machinery specialized for particular industries | 103.2 | 104.2 | 100.9 | ||
73 | Metalworking machinery | 123.4 | 111.8 | 100.7 | ||
74 | General industrial machinery and equipment, n.e.s., and machine parts, n.e.s. | 107.3 | 100.1 | 107.3 | ||
75 | Office machines and automatic dataprocessing machines | 91.5 | 102.5 | 89.4 | ||
76 | Telecommunications and sound-recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment | 89.3 | 74.4 | 82.9 | ||
77 | Electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, n.e.s., and electrical parts thereof (including non-electrical counterparts, n.e.s., of electrical householdtype equipment) | 102.0 | 98.1 | 88.9 | ||
78 | Road vehicles (including air-cushion vehicles) | 100.6 | 100.3 | 100.4 | ||
79 | Other transport equipment | 102.4 | 98.7 | 96.1 | ||
8 | Miscellaneous manufactured articles | 101.4 | 103.3 | 101.3 | ||
81 | Prefabricated buildings; sanitary, plumbing, heating and lighting fixtures and fittings, n.e.s. | 101.2 | 102.9 | 97.5 | ||
82 | Furniture and parts thereof; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings | 95.0 | 98.6 | 95.5 | ||
83 | Travel goods, handbags and similar containers | 122.3 | 116.0 | 101.5 | ||
84 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories | 95.1 | 95.0 | 98.3 | ||
85 | Footwear | 103.4 | 105.5 | 99.8 | ||
87 | Professional, scientific and controlling instruments and apparatus, n.e.s. | 112.0 | 117.8 | 110.2 | ||
88 | Photographic apparatus, equipment and supplies and optical goods, n.e.s.; watches and clocks | 114.2 | 106.0 | 89.5 | ||
89 | Miscellaneous manufactured articles, n.e.s. | 101.1 | 103.8 | 104.0 | ||
Total | 97.6 | 98.0 | 96.6 | |||
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Data description | Foreign trade in goods covers the trade with third countries (Extrastat) and with the Member states of EU (Intrastat). Imports include all goods entering the statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria from other countries and are for consumption in the country, for processing in the country with the purpose to be exported/dispatched to another country after processing, and also imports/arrivals of goods after processing outside the country. Exports include all goods leaving the statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and are for normal export to another country. It covers also goods returned to the trade partner after processing in Bulgaria or exported/dispatched goods sent for processing in another country in order to be returned back to the Republic of Bulgaria. Statistical data on imports and exports do not include imported goods placed under the customs warehousing procedure without processing, and in exports - re-exports of these goods. Foreign trade statistics does not cover the transit of goods through the territory of Bulgaria. The main sources of information are: · Single Administrative Document completed by all entities engaged in import or export of goods from/to third countries; · Intrastat declarations for Intra - EU imports and exports of goods from/to countries of the European Union; Customs Agency is the institution responsible for the collection of customs declarations (SAD) and the National Revenue Agency - for Intrastat declarations. Adjustments are applied to compensate the impact of exemption thresholds, which release the information providers from statistical formalities, as well as, to take into account the late or not response of the providers. The detailed statistical information is collected on commodity level of the Combined Nomenclature (CN8) and data are prepared and disseminated also on higher levels of aggregation sub-headings (6-digits), headings (4-digits), chapters (2-digits) and sections). On the basis of correspondence tables data are presented on aggregated levels of Standard International Trade Classification and Classification of Products by Activity. Data by countries are classified according to the nomenclature of countries and territories for the external trade statistics. Since 2007 the aggregated data are published by partner country. Data on imports by country of origin are available in the Information System "Foreign Trade". Price (unit value) indices of exports and imports are published quarterly by sections and divisions of the Standard International Trade Classification. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification system | · Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS); · Combined Nomenclature (CN); · Classification of Products by Economic Activities (CPA.BG 2008); · Classification of Economic Activities (NACE.BG-2008); · Standard International Trade Classification (SITC); · Broad Economic Categories (BEC); · Nomenclature of countries and territories for the purposes of foreign trade statistics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sector coverage | Subject of the statistical survey on foreign trade statistics are the goods leaving or entering the statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria which form the trade turnover of the country. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical concepts and definitions | The detailed statistics on trade in goods are collected and disseminated on a monthly basis. The trade value and the quantity in net mass are the main indicators available for all products of the Combined Nomenclature. On the basis of these detailed data price (unit value) indices and various other indicators on foreign trade statistics are compiled. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical unit | Any natural and legal person lodging a customs declaration in a Member State is reporting to the extra-EU trade statistics on the condition that the customs procedure is of statistical relevance. Within intra-EU trade statistics any taxable person carrying out an intra-EU trade transaction is responsible for providing the information. However small and medium trade operators are exempted from obligation to provide Intrastat declarations. Each year thresholds are defined which allows intra-EU traders not to report on their transaction or provide less detailed information on condition that their total trade value does not exceed a certain amount during the previous or present calendar year. However, quality standards are assured when determining the thresholds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical population | Trade in goods includes all goods which add or subtract from the stock of material resources of the country by entering (imports) or leaving (exports) its statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria including goods for processing. Information on the goods is provided by legal or natural person. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference area | The information covers foreign trade in goods with third countries and Member States of the EU. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time coverage | Since 2000. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Base period | Quarterly price (unit value) indices of exports and imports of goods are calculated based on average annual prices of the previous year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The value of trade is collected and published in the BGN. Information System " Infostat" also gives possibility to select value in BGN and USD. Moreover the Information System contains data on the net weight in kilograms and quantity in supplementary unit (eg. liter, number, m2, m3, gram, pair, per cent, etc.), as defined in the Combined Nomenclature for the referent year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The reference period for the exported and imported goods is the calendar month during which the customs declaration is accepted by the customs authorities on extra-EU trade and for intra-EU trade the calendar month during which goods are physically delivered or left the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Legal acts and other agreements | Trade with third countries:
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Data sharing | The data are provided to Eurostat, the UN, FAO and other international organizations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Confidentiality - data treatment | Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law.
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Release calendar | The date of publication of statistical information is indicated in the Release Calendar presenting the results of the statistical surveys carried out by the National Statistical Institute. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On-line database | Monthly publication on the website. Aggregated data are available to all users of the NSI website under the section Foreign Trade Detailed monthly data are available through the Information System " Infostat" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other | Information service on request in accordance with the Rules for the dissemination of statistical products and services by NSI. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Documentation on methodology | Methodology on statistical recording of exports and imports of goods; Methodology on defining the threshold on intra-EU trade in goods; Methodology on estimation of non-response and below threshlod trade of intra-EU trade in goods; Methodology for calculating price (unit value) indices of exports and imports of goods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quality documentation | Quality reports are available at: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/7979 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quality assurance | Quality assurance is according to Eurostat requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quality assessment | Quality report on the statistics transmitted is provided annually to Eurostat according to standardized quality indicators. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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User needs | Main users are Bulgarian National Bank, Ministry of Economy and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Council of Ministers, regional and municipal administrations, Eurostat, UN, private citizens, media and other international and national organizations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
User satisfaction | Specific survey on user?s satisfaction has not been carried out. However, user?s satisfaction is constantly monitored through formal and informal contacts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Completeness | Completeness of the information is provided in accordance with the above-mentioned legislative framework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overall accuracy | As intra-EU trade statistics stem from Intrastat declarations by the traders, a main source of error that affects accuracy of intra-EU data is late or non-response. Intra-EU as well as extra-EU trade data accuracy is also affected by specific characteristics of this statistical field, such as the practice of concealing confidential information and the exemption thresholds applied by countries in order to reduce the burden on enterprises. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sampling error | Foreign trade statistics are based on the Intrastat system for the intra-EU trade and on the customs clearance system for the extra-EU trade. Thus, foreign trade statistics in goods are not affected by errors specifically applicable to sample surveys. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-sampling error | Accuracy of the foreign trade data is affected in different ways by thresholds, non-response, confidentiality practices, as well as by statistical value calculations. a) Thresholds and non-response In order to reduce the burden on enterprises, each year thresholds are defined for intra-EU arrivals and dispatches that exempt enterprises to provide statistical information or to limit the information collected. By defining the exemption thresholds is ensured that at least 97 % of the trade value is covered. From the reference year 2009 onwards the minimum coverage rates are 95 % for arrivals and 97 % for dispatches. From the reference year 2014 onwards the minimum coverage rates are 93 % for arrivals The loss caused by the exemption threshold as well as the loss of coverage due to late-response or non-response must be offset by means of estimations. The estimations are calculated by Member State and chapters of CN. The share of the estimations and the methodology for their calculation, is documented for in the Quality Report on Foreign Trade Statistics. b) Confidentiality In foreign trade statistics the principle of "passive confidentiality" is applied, by which data should be suppressed only at the request of traders who feel that their interests would be harmed by the dissemination of their data. Passive confidentiality is therefore different from "active confidentiality", where the NSI takes directly the initiative to suppress data automatically when the suppression criteria are met, without informing the trade operator concerned. The only exception in which the external trade statistics do not apply the principle of "passive confidentiality" are certain specific goods and movements of goods. The value of the transactions for these products is included in the total value of trade, but the partner country and commodity code are suppressed. c) Statistical value calculation Trade figures are published as "statistical value". This is the value of goods at the border of the country: FOB (free on board) value for export/dispatch or CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value for import/arrival. In intra-EU trade, the statistical value usually differs from the amount agreed on the sales agreement (the invoice value) as a result of the delivery terms used in the transaction; therefore the statistical value must be collected in connection with the invoice value or must be estimated by using other variables such as delivery terms and mode of transport. The trade operators above the statistical value threshold only are required to provide this value in the Intrastat declarations. In transactions of trade operators under the threshold, the statistical value is calculated on the basis of the invoice value, terms of delivery, mode of transport and the partner country. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Timeliness | The data are published as follows: · Aggregated data - 40 calendar days after the reference month. · Detailed data on trade with third countries - 40 calendar days after the reference month. · Detailed data on trade with EU Member States - 70 calendar days after the reference month. · Exports and imports price indices - 95 calendar days after the reference quarter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Punctuality | Release dates of the data from the previous position are respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comparability - geographical | a) Comparability between intra-EU trade statistics and statistics on trade with third countries There are two main approaches used for the measurement of international trade in goods, the general trade system and the special trade system. For extra-EU trade statistics, the special trade system is applied which means that goods from a non-EU country which are received into customs warehouses are not recorded in international trade in goods statistics unless they subsequently go into free circulation in the Member State of receipt (or are placed under the customs procedures for inward processing). Similarly, outgoing goods from customs warehouses are not recorded as exports. The general trade system, which is applied by most of the EU main partner countries, is a wider concept since it includes all goods entering or leaving the country. It should be noted that intra-EU trade statistics do not have a direct link to customs procedures, thus they are not compiled on a general or special trade basis. b) Comparability between Community concept and National concept EU legislation serves as a basis for compiling the intra- and extra-EU trade statistics sent by the Member States and published by Eurostat. However, EU statistics, which cover the EU as a whole, and the statistics compiled and published by the Member States, are not always directly comparable. Member States may use a national concept at national level but they have to provide Eurostat with harmonised data according to the Community concept. The principal differences between the Community concept and national concepts are as follows:
c) Comparability between intra-EU trade statistics based on Community concept In theory, intra-EU trade statistics based upon Community concept should be fully comparable; therefore data should generally be less affected by asymmetries than extra-EU trade statistics. Dispatches from Member State A to Member State B, as reported by A, should be almost equal to arrivals into B from A, as reported by B. Due to a different valuation principle (CIF > FOB), arrivals should be slightly higher than dispatches. However, since the Intrastat system came into operation, 19 bilateral comparisons have revealed major and persistent discrepancies in the intra-EU trade statistics. Therefore, comparisons dealing with intra-EU trade statistics have to be made cautiously and should take into account the existence of these discrepancies. The main reasons for the discrepancies are known and are represented by the thresholds, the non-response and their related adjustments; statistical confidentiality; triangular trade; time lags in the registration of the transactions; misclassification of goods; or by other methodological differences. The Member States regularly carry out bilateral studies to find out at detailed product level where the problems are and to resolve them. However, remedies are not easily found despite all the analyses done. Some Member States do not collect but estimate net mass when the supplementary unit is collected for intra-trade statistics. Estimates of the net mass could also cause discrepancies in mirror data between the Member States. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparability - over time | Changes due to definitions, coverage or methods and other changes will have an impact on the continuity of foreign trade series. The impact of the different methodological and practical changes that have occurred in recent years (enlargement of the EU, changes in the Intrastat and Extrastat legislation, changes in product nomenclatures, etc.) is difficult to assess precisely. In particular the accession of new Member States to the EU may cause problems to the comparability over time since it implies for the acceding country a change from an administrative data source (Extrastat) to a purely statistical data collection system (Intrastat). This may have an impact on the accuracy of statistics at detailed level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coherence - cross domain | Apart from the foreign trade statistics, information on trade flows can be found in National Accounts, Business Statistics and Balance of Payments. The compilation of the data and the production of the above mentioned statistics follow the recommendations (sources and methods) of different international organisations, i.e. Eurostat, International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations (UN), etc. The main differences between these sources are in terms of concepts and definitions, statistical unit or object, classification (nomenclature) used, geographical breakdown, reference period and correction methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coherence - internal | A key feature of the data set is its coherence. Aggregated data are constructed from detailed data and over different product classifications with the help of official correspondence tables. This ensures internal coherence. In addition, derived indicators such as unit value indices are calculated from the detailed data. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reducing the administrative burden on businesses related to submission of primary data on trade in goods with Members States while maintaining the quality of the produced information continues to be a priority in the work of the NSI. Besides the application of threshold for simplified declaration of transactions with low values which reduce the response burden, the number of indicators which must be declared by the Intrastat operators since 2011 was also reduced, as requirement for the completion of the field "statistical procedure" in the Intrastat declaration. PSIs which had previously to provide a separate report to NSI for special movement of goods from 2011 on submit data directly to the NRA by Intrastat declarations together with the other data has carried trade in goods within the EU. Valid from 2011, after receiving permission from the NRA, part of Intrastat operators benefit by simplified declaration of spare parts for motor vehicles and aircraft, which facilitates businesses in the performance of their monthly obligations. Last but not least are the measures taken by NSI for optimizing the statistical tools and the use of reliable statistical methods for estimation of flows not covered by Intrastat declarations, which made it possible to reduce the scope of data for intra-Community trade and contributed to reducing the number of companies that have the obligation to provide Intrastat declarations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Data revision - policy | At the end of each quarter (70 days after the reference quarter) all the monthly data from the beginning of the current year are revised. Final data for a given year are published nine months after the reference year. Revisions to previous years are made if in conducting mirror comparisons between Member States a necessity to revise the data are identified. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data revision - practice | See the previous position. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source data | · Single Administrative Document filled in by all persons engaged in import or export of goods from/to third countries; · Intrastat declarations for arrivals and dispatches of goods from/to Member States, provided by trade operators that have exceeded the threshold for declaring Intrastat in a calendar year; · Estimates of non-response and trade below the threshold; · Statistical data for specific goods and movements; · VAT returns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency of data collection | Monthly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data collection | Single Administrative Documents (customs declarations) from all customs offices are entered in the Bulgarian Integrated Customs Information System. Monthly, based on a bilateral agreement with Customs Agency, NSI receives primary data which include 40 fields from SAD necessary for the compilation of foreign trade statistics. Intrastat declarations are entered in the information system "Intrastat" of NRA. Monthly, according to the Instruction for information exchange between NSI and the NRA developed in implementation of the Law on Statistics of Intra-Community Trade in goods, NSI receives primary file with records of all Intrastat declarations. Monthly, according to the approved instructions, NSI receives from the NRA information from VAT declarations made by economic operators which had carried out intra-Community supplies and intra-Community acquisitions. Monthly NSI receives additional information on specific goods and movements of goods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data validation | Validation and logical control of data are made during their processing by Information System "Foreign Trade" on the basis of defined rules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data compilation | All the activities on input, processing, validation and logical control of data, estimations on below threshold trade and non-response, data analysis, and formation of output files and reports for different users in the NSI, other users from the country or abroad are automated and integrated into the Information System "Foreign Trade". Trade system Foreign trade statistics in goods applies the special trade system which means that goods from a non-EU country which are received into customs warehouses are not recorded unless they subsequently go into free circulation in the Member State of receipt (or are placed under the customs procedures for inward processing). Similarly, outgoing goods from customs warehouses are not recorded as exports. The statistical value Foreign trade statistics in goods apply harmonised principles when compiling the statistical value of trade flows. In general all goods should be valued with the total amount which would be invoiced in case of sale or purchase at the national border of the country. In practice the statistical value of the good is based in most of the cases for intra-EU trade on the taxable amount determined for VAT purposes and for extra-EU trade on the value determined for customs purposes. However, for some trade transactions the amount determined for fiscal or customs purposes is not applicable. This concerns mainly processing transactions, transaction not involving transfer of ownership and return of goods. In these cases the total sale or purchase amount of the good has to be estimated. The statistical value does not include taxes on export or import, such as customs duties, value added tax, excise duty, levies, export refunds or other taxes with similar effect. It includes only incidental expenses (freight, insurance) incurred, in the case of exports/dispatches, in the part of the journey located on the territory of the country and, in the case of imports/arrivals, in the part of the journey located outside the territory of the country. It is said to be a FOB value (free on board), for exports/dispatches, and a CIF value (cost, insurance, freight) for imports/arrivals. The statistical value of the trade flow is collected in BGN and converted into Euro and USD in order to be provided to the users. The quantity measurements The quantity of a commodity is documented essentially in kilograms. This is the net weight of the commodity, which is defined as the weight of the commodity without any packing. For selected types of commodities the quantity is also recorded and documented in a supplementary unit as this furnishes further useful information (e.g. Carats, Kilowatt Hours, Litre, Square Metre, Cubic Metre, Number of Items, Terajoule). Further information whether a supplementary unit is collected for a given good is available in the Combined Nomenclature valid for the reference year. Inclusions The following transactions are generally included in international trade in goods statistics: Barter trade, goods on consignment, goods on financial lease, goods traded between enterprises under common ownership, goods traded on government account and goods with a view or following processing. Exclusions The following transactions are excluded from international trade in goods statistics for conceptual or methodological reasons: - Goods in simple transit: The reporting on operations in transit countries are excluded when the good travels directly through the transit country or stops for reasons only related to its transport. - Temporary trade: Goods moving abroad or entering the country for a period not longer than 24 month without change of ownership, undergoing no transformation except normal depreciation (e.g. hire, operational leasing). - Particular trade not subject of a commercial transaction (e.g. advertisement material, commercial samples) - Supply for national arm forces stationed abroad, embassies and emergency aid for disaster areas. - Means of payment and monetary gold - Goods for and after repair A comprehensive list of goods excluded for methodological reasons is given in the Annex I of the Commission Regulations (EC) No 113/2010 (Extrastat) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 (Intrastat). Specific movements of goods There are some movements of goods of such a nature that their inclusion in international trade in goods statistics merits separate mention. These goods are defined as specific movements, whose features are significant for the interpretation of the information. More specifically, the features may relate to the movement as such, the nature of the goods, the transaction which gives rise to the movement of the goods or the exporter or importer of the goods, in particular industrial plant; vessels and aircraft; sea products; goods delivered to vessels and aircraft; staggered consignments; military goods; goods to or from offshore installations; spacecraft; motor vehicle and aircraft parts; electricity and gas and waste products. These goods need specific provisions regarding the scope of trade or the data sources. For most of these goods harmonised rules are determined by the Commission Regulations (EC) No 113/2010 (Extrastat) and (EC) No 1982/2004 (Intrastat). On national level these specific goods are regulated in the "Ordinance for the different or specific rules that will apply to specific goods and movements of goods, the reference periods, the method of reporting and disclosure, as well as goods to be excluded from statistics of intra-Community trade in goods since 2006". Indices From the traded during a given year goods that are exported/imported under customs procedures corresponding to "normal export and import" a selection of representative commodities is made. The transactions with commodities under customs procedure inward/outward processing are excluded. The information used for the index calculation is a 8 digit CN commodity code, values, net mass (in kg) or supplementary unit quantity, where it is applicable (i.e. meters, liters, items, etc.), country of origin for imported goods and country of last known destination for exported goods, monthly number of shipments, number of months in the year during which the selected goods were traded. Data are collected quarterly on the base of item data files for the reference period used for the production of foreign trade data both for base and reference year. The sample for index calculation covers all goods exported or imported under customs or statistical procedure for normal export/import. Temporary exports/imports before and after processing and some special trade flows (i.e. ships, aircrafts, military goods, estimations of below threshold trade and non-response) are excluded from the sample. Based on that information after variation analysis a catalogue of selected representative commodities for the base period is elaborated. Chain indices for production year are calculated using this catalogue and substituting method. The subject of the statistical survey are the changes in the relative average prices of the traded commodities in the reference period and the relative average prices in the base year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment | Data on foreign trade of goods are not seasonally adjusted. Estimations for trade below the thresholds and for non-response are made. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ESS Standard for Quality Reports Structure (ESQRS)
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Contact organisation unit | Foreign Trade Statistics in goods Department | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact name | Erma Petrova | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contact mail address | 2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Data description | Foreign trade in goods covers the trade with third countries (Extrastat) and with the Member states of EU (Intrastat). Imports include all goods entering the statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria from other countries and are for consumption in the country, for processing in the country with the purpose to be exported/dispatched to another country after processing, and also imports/arrivals of goods after processing outside the country. Exports include all goods leaving the statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and are for normal export to another country. It covers also goods returned to the trade partner after processing in Bulgaria or exported/dispatched goods sent for processing in another country in order to be returned back to the Republic of Bulgaria. Statistical data on imports and exports do not include imported goods placed under the customs warehousing procedure without processing, and in exports - re-exports of these goods. Foreign trade statistics does not cover the transit of goods through the territory of Bulgaria. The main sources of information are: · Single Administrative Document completed by all entities engaged in import or export of goods from/to third countries; · Intrastat declarations for Intra - EU imports and exports of goods from/to countries of the European Union; Customs Agency is the institution responsible for the collection of customs declarations (SAD) and the National Revenue Agency - for Intrastat declarations. Adjustments are applied to compensate the impact of exemption thresholds, which release the information providers from statistical formalities, as well as, to take into account the late or not response of the providers. The detailed statistical information is collected on commodity level of the Combined Nomenclature (CN8) and data are prepared and disseminated also on higher levels of aggregation sub-headings (6-digits), headings (4-digits), chapters (2-digits) and sections). On the basis of correspondence tables data are presented on aggregated levels of Standard International Trade Classification and Classification of Products by Activity. Data by countries are classified according to the nomenclature of countries and territories for the external trade statistics. Since 2007 the aggregated data are published by partner country. Data on imports by country of origin are available in the Information System "Foreign Trade". Price (unit value) indices of exports and imports are published quarterly by sections and divisions of the Standard International Trade Classification. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification system | · Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS); · Combined Nomenclature (CN); · Classification of Products by Economic Activities (CPA.BG 2008); · Classification of Economic Activities (NACE.BG-2008); · Standard International Trade Classification (SITC); · Broad Economic Categories (BEC); · Nomenclature of countries and territories for the purposes of foreign trade statistics. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sector coverage | Subject of the statistical survey on foreign trade statistics are the goods leaving or entering the statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria which form the trade turnover of the country. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical concepts and definitions | The detailed statistics on trade in goods are collected and disseminated on a monthly basis. The trade value and the quantity in net mass are the main indicators available for all products of the Combined Nomenclature. On the basis of these detailed data price (unit value) indices and various other indicators on foreign trade statistics are compiled. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical unit | Any natural and legal person lodging a customs declaration in a Member State is reporting to the extra-EU trade statistics on the condition that the customs procedure is of statistical relevance. Within intra-EU trade statistics any taxable person carrying out an intra-EU trade transaction is responsible for providing the information. However small and medium trade operators are exempted from obligation to provide Intrastat declarations. Each year thresholds are defined which allows intra-EU traders not to report on their transaction or provide less detailed information on condition that their total trade value does not exceed a certain amount during the previous or present calendar year. However, quality standards are assured when determining the thresholds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical population | Trade in goods includes all goods which add or subtract from the stock of material resources of the country by entering (imports) or leaving (exports) its statistical territory of the Republic of Bulgaria including goods for processing. Information on the goods is provided by legal or natural person. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference area | The information covers foreign trade in goods with third countries and Member States of the EU. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time coverage | Since 2000. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Base period | Quarterly price (unit value) indices of exports and imports of goods are calculated based on average annual prices of the previous year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source data | · Single Administrative Document filled in by all persons engaged in import or export of goods from/to third countries; · Intrastat declarations for arrivals and dispatches of goods from/to Member States, provided by trade operators that have exceeded the threshold for declaring Intrastat in a calendar year; · Estimates of non-response and trade below the threshold; · Statistical data for specific goods and movements; · VAT returns. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency of data collection | Monthly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data collection | Single Administrative Documents (customs declarations) from all customs offices are entered in the Bulgarian Integrated Customs Information System. Monthly, based on a bilateral agreement with Customs Agency, NSI receives primary data which include 40 fields from SAD necessary for the compilation of foreign trade statistics. Intrastat declarations are entered in the information system "Intrastat" of NRA. Monthly, according to the Instruction for information exchange between NSI and the NRA developed in implementation of the Law on Statistics of Intra-Community Trade in goods, NSI receives primary file with records of all Intrastat declarations. Monthly, according to the approved instructions, NSI receives from the NRA information from VAT declarations made by economic operators which had carried out intra-Community supplies and intra-Community acquisitions. Monthly NSI receives additional information on specific goods and movements of goods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data validation | Validation and logical control of data are made during their processing by Information System "Foreign Trade" on the basis of defined rules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data compilation | All the activities on input, processing, validation and logical control of data, estimations on below threshold trade and non-response, data analysis, and formation of output files and reports for different users in the NSI, other users from the country or abroad are automated and integrated into the Information System "Foreign Trade". Trade system Foreign trade statistics in goods applies the special trade system which means that goods from a non-EU country which are received into customs warehouses are not recorded unless they subsequently go into free circulation in the Member State of receipt (or are placed under the customs procedures for inward processing). Similarly, outgoing goods from customs warehouses are not recorded as exports. The statistical value Foreign trade statistics in goods apply harmonised principles when compiling the statistical value of trade flows. In general all goods should be valued with the total amount which would be invoiced in case of sale or purchase at the national border of the country. In practice the statistical value of the good is based in most of the cases for intra-EU trade on the taxable amount determined for VAT purposes and for extra-EU trade on the value determined for customs purposes. However, for some trade transactions the amount determined for fiscal or customs purposes is not applicable. This concerns mainly processing transactions, transaction not involving transfer of ownership and return of goods. In these cases the total sale or purchase amount of the good has to be estimated. The statistical value does not include taxes on export or import, such as customs duties, value added tax, excise duty, levies, export refunds or other taxes with similar effect. It includes only incidental expenses (freight, insurance) incurred, in the case of exports/dispatches, in the part of the journey located on the territory of the country and, in the case of imports/arrivals, in the part of the journey located outside the territory of the country. It is said to be a FOB value (free on board), for exports/dispatches, and a CIF value (cost, insurance, freight) for imports/arrivals. The statistical value of the trade flow is collected in BGN and converted into Euro and USD in order to be provided to the users. The quantity measurements The quantity of a commodity is documented essentially in kilograms. This is the net weight of the commodity, which is defined as the weight of the commodity without any packing. For selected types of commodities the quantity is also recorded and documented in a supplementary unit as this furnishes further useful information (e.g. Carats, Kilowatt Hours, Litre, Square Metre, Cubic Metre, Number of Items, Terajoule). Further information whether a supplementary unit is collected for a given good is available in the Combined Nomenclature valid for the reference year. Inclusions The following transactions are generally included in international trade in goods statistics: Barter trade, goods on consignment, goods on financial lease, goods traded between enterprises under common ownership, goods traded on government account and goods with a view or following processing. Exclusions The following transactions are excluded from international trade in goods statistics for conceptual or methodological reasons: - Goods in simple transit: The reporting on operations in transit countries are excluded when the good travels directly through the transit country or stops for reasons only related to its transport. - Temporary trade: Goods moving abroad or entering the country for a period not longer than 24 month without change of ownership, undergoing no transformation except normal depreciation (e.g. hire, operational leasing). - Particular trade not subject of a commercial transaction (e.g. advertisement material, commercial samples) - Supply for national arm forces stationed abroad, embassies and emergency aid for disaster areas. - Means of payment and monetary gold - Goods for and after repair A comprehensive list of goods excluded for methodological reasons is given in the Annex I of the Commission Regulations (EC) No 113/2010 (Extrastat) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 (Intrastat). Specific movements of goods There are some movements of goods of such a nature that their inclusion in international trade in goods statistics merits separate mention. These goods are defined as specific movements, whose features are significant for the interpretation of the information. More specifically, the features may relate to the movement as such, the nature of the goods, the transaction which gives rise to the movement of the goods or the exporter or importer of the goods, in particular industrial plant; vessels and aircraft; sea products; goods delivered to vessels and aircraft; staggered consignments; military goods; goods to or from offshore installations; spacecraft; motor vehicle and aircraft parts; electricity and gas and waste products. These goods need specific provisions regarding the scope of trade or the data sources. For most of these goods harmonised rules are determined by the Commission Regulations (EC) No 113/2010 (Extrastat) and (EC) No 1982/2004 (Intrastat). On national level these specific goods are regulated in the "Ordinance for the different or specific rules that will apply to specific goods and movements of goods, the reference periods, the method of reporting and disclosure, as well as goods to be excluded from statistics of intra-Community trade in goods since 2006". Indices From the traded during a given year goods that are exported/imported under customs procedures corresponding to "normal export and import" a selection of representative commodities is made. The transactions with commodities under customs procedure inward/outward processing are excluded. The information used for the index calculation is a 8 digit CN commodity code, values, net mass (in kg) or supplementary unit quantity, where it is applicable (i.e. meters, liters, items, etc.), country of origin for imported goods and country of last known destination for exported goods, monthly number of shipments, number of months in the year during which the selected goods were traded. Data are collected quarterly on the base of item data files for the reference period used for the production of foreign trade data both for base and reference year. The sample for index calculation covers all goods exported or imported under customs or statistical procedure for normal export/import. Temporary exports/imports before and after processing and some special trade flows (i.e. ships, aircrafts, military goods, estimations of below threshold trade and non-response) are excluded from the sample. Based on that information after variation analysis a catalogue of selected representative commodities for the base period is elaborated. Chain indices for production year are calculated using this catalogue and substituting method. The subject of the statistical survey are the changes in the relative average prices of the traded commodities in the reference period and the relative average prices in the base year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment | Data on foreign trade of goods are not seasonally adjusted. Estimations for trade below the thresholds and for non-response are made. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quality assurance | Quality assurance is according to Eurostat requirements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quality assessment | Quality report on the statistics transmitted is provided annually to Eurostat according to standardized quality indicators. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overall accuracy | As intra-EU trade statistics stem from Intrastat declarations by the traders, a main source of error that affects accuracy of intra-EU data is late or non-response. Intra-EU as well as extra-EU trade data accuracy is also affected by specific characteristics of this statistical field, such as the practice of concealing confidential information and the exemption thresholds applied by countries in order to reduce the burden on enterprises. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sampling error | Foreign trade statistics are based on the Intrastat system for the intra-EU trade and on the customs clearance system for the extra-EU trade. Thus, foreign trade statistics in goods are not affected by errors specifically applicable to sample surveys. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Non-sampling error | Accuracy of the foreign trade data is affected in different ways by thresholds, non-response, confidentiality practices, as well as by statistical value calculations. a) Thresholds and non-response In order to reduce the burden on enterprises, each year thresholds are defined for intra-EU arrivals and dispatches that exempt enterprises to provide statistical information or to limit the information collected. By defining the exemption thresholds is ensured that at least 97 % of the trade value is covered. From the reference year 2009 onwards the minimum coverage rates are 95 % for arrivals and 97 % for dispatches. From the reference year 2014 onwards the minimum coverage rates are 93 % for arrivals The loss caused by the exemption threshold as well as the loss of coverage due to late-response or non-response must be offset by means of estimations. The estimations are calculated by Member State and chapters of CN. The share of the estimations and the methodology for their calculation, is documented for in the Quality Report on Foreign Trade Statistics. b) Confidentiality In foreign trade statistics the principle of "passive confidentiality" is applied, by which data should be suppressed only at the request of traders who feel that their interests would be harmed by the dissemination of their data. Passive confidentiality is therefore different from "active confidentiality", where the NSI takes directly the initiative to suppress data automatically when the suppression criteria are met, without informing the trade operator concerned. The only exception in which the external trade statistics do not apply the principle of "passive confidentiality" are certain specific goods and movements of goods. The value of the transactions for these products is included in the total value of trade, but the partner country and commodity code are suppressed. c) Statistical value calculation Trade figures are published as "statistical value". This is the value of goods at the border of the country: FOB (free on board) value for export/dispatch or CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value for import/arrival. In intra-EU trade, the statistical value usually differs from the amount agreed on the sales agreement (the invoice value) as a result of the delivery terms used in the transaction; therefore the statistical value must be collected in connection with the invoice value or must be estimated by using other variables such as delivery terms and mode of transport. The trade operators above the statistical value threshold only are required to provide this value in the Intrastat declarations. In transactions of trade operators under the threshold, the statistical value is calculated on the basis of the invoice value, terms of delivery, mode of transport and the partner country. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Data revision - policy | At the end of each quarter (70 days after the reference quarter) all the monthly data from the beginning of the current year are revised. Final data for a given year are published nine months after the reference year. Revisions to previous years are made if in conducting mirror comparisons between Member States a necessity to revise the data are identified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Timeliness | The data are published as follows: · Aggregated data - 40 calendar days after the reference month. · Detailed data on trade with third countries - 40 calendar days after the reference month. · Detailed data on trade with EU Member States - 70 calendar days after the reference month. · Exports and imports price indices - 95 calendar days after the reference quarter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Punctuality | Release dates of the data from the previous position are respected. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comparability - geographical | a) Comparability between intra-EU trade statistics and statistics on trade with third countries There are two main approaches used for the measurement of international trade in goods, the general trade system and the special trade system. For extra-EU trade statistics, the special trade system is applied which means that goods from a non-EU country which are received into customs warehouses are not recorded in international trade in goods statistics unless they subsequently go into free circulation in the Member State of receipt (or are placed under the customs procedures for inward processing). Similarly, outgoing goods from customs warehouses are not recorded as exports. The general trade system, which is applied by most of the EU main partner countries, is a wider concept since it includes all goods entering or leaving the country. It should be noted that intra-EU trade statistics do not have a direct link to customs procedures, thus they are not compiled on a general or special trade basis. b) Comparability between Community concept and National concept EU legislation serves as a basis for compiling the intra- and extra-EU trade statistics sent by the Member States and published by Eurostat. However, EU statistics, which cover the EU as a whole, and the statistics compiled and published by the Member States, are not always directly comparable. Member States may use a national concept at national level but they have to provide Eurostat with harmonised data according to the Community concept. The principal differences between the Community concept and national concepts are as follows:
c) Comparability between intra-EU trade statistics based on Community concept In theory, intra-EU trade statistics based upon Community concept should be fully comparable; therefore data should generally be less affected by asymmetries than extra-EU trade statistics. Dispatches from Member State A to Member State B, as reported by A, should be almost equal to arrivals into B from A, as reported by B. Due to a different valuation principle (CIF > FOB), arrivals should be slightly higher than dispatches. However, since the Intrastat system came into operation, 19 bilateral comparisons have revealed major and persistent discrepancies in the intra-EU trade statistics. Therefore, comparisons dealing with intra-EU trade statistics have to be made cautiously and should take into account the existence of these discrepancies. The main reasons for the discrepancies are known and are represented by the thresholds, the non-response and their related adjustments; statistical confidentiality; triangular trade; time lags in the registration of the transactions; misclassification of goods; or by other methodological differences. The Member States regularly carry out bilateral studies to find out at detailed product level where the problems are and to resolve them. However, remedies are not easily found despite all the analyses done. Some Member States do not collect but estimate net mass when the supplementary unit is collected for intra-trade statistics. Estimates of the net mass could also cause discrepancies in mirror data between the Member States. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comparability - over time | Changes due to definitions, coverage or methods and other changes will have an impact on the continuity of foreign trade series. The impact of the different methodological and practical changes that have occurred in recent years (enlargement of the EU, changes in the Intrastat and Extrastat legislation, changes in product nomenclatures, etc.) is difficult to assess precisely. In particular the accession of new Member States to the EU may cause problems to the comparability over time since it implies for the acceding country a change from an administrative data source (Extrastat) to a purely statistical data collection system (Intrastat). This may have an impact on the accuracy of statistics at detailed level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coherence - cross domain | Apart from the foreign trade statistics, information on trade flows can be found in National Accounts, Business Statistics and Balance of Payments. The compilation of the data and the production of the above mentioned statistics follow the recommendations (sources and methods) of different international organisations, i.e. Eurostat, International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations (UN), etc. The main differences between these sources are in terms of concepts and definitions, statistical unit or object, classification (nomenclature) used, geographical breakdown, reference period and correction methods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Documentation on methodology | Methodology on statistical recording of exports and imports of goods; Methodology on defining the threshold on intra-EU trade in goods; Methodology on estimation of non-response and below threshlod trade of intra-EU trade in goods; Methodology for calculating price (unit value) indices of exports and imports of goods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reducing the administrative burden on businesses related to submission of primary data on trade in goods with Members States while maintaining the quality of the produced information continues to be a priority in the work of the NSI. Besides the application of threshold for simplified declaration of transactions with low values which reduce the response burden, the number of indicators which must be declared by the Intrastat operators since 2011 was also reduced, as requirement for the completion of the field "statistical procedure" in the Intrastat declaration. PSIs which had previously to provide a separate report to NSI for special movement of goods from 2011 on submit data directly to the NRA by Intrastat declarations together with the other data has carried trade in goods within the EU. Valid from 2011, after receiving permission from the NRA, part of Intrastat operators benefit by simplified declaration of spare parts for motor vehicles and aircraft, which facilitates businesses in the performance of their monthly obligations. Last but not least are the measures taken by NSI for optimizing the statistical tools and the use of reliable statistical methods for estimation of flows not covered by Intrastat declarations, which made it possible to reduce the scope of data for intra-Community trade and contributed to reducing the number of companies that have the obligation to provide Intrastat declarations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - September 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 3.6% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 40 590.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 5.4% and amounted to 40 817.6 million BGN.
In September 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.0% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 350.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods fr...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - October 2024 (Preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 3.9% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 25 432.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 7.1% and added up to 34 703.6 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the section ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (11.4%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (38.9%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - August 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 3.4% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 36 269.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 5.6% and amounted to 36 374.7 million BGN.
In August 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 2.4% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 286.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - September 2024 (Preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 3.5% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 22 536.2 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 7.5% and added up to 31 067.5 million BGN.
Тhe 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’ (37.0%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third coun...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - August 2024 (Preliminary data)
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 coun...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - July 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 3.5% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 31 982.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 5.0% and amounted to 32 363.7 million BGN.
In July 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 5.4% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 5 053.0 million BGN, while the imports of...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria in 2023 - Final Data
Тhe exported goods amounted to 86 903.6 million BGN or 6.5% less than in 2022. The imported goods were for 97 073.0 million BGN, which is 10.0% less than the previous year.
The largest growth in the exports of goods compared to 2022 was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (18.0%). The biggest fall was observed in section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (49.9%). The largest growth in the imports of goods was registered in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (14.9%) while the biggest fall was observed in section ‘An...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - June 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.0% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 26 929.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 5.5% and amounted to 27 678.2 million BGN.
In June 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 0.3% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 714.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods fr...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - July 2024 (Preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 1.9% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 17 702.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 8.3% and added up to 24 045.0 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the sections ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (11.8%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (35.3%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third cou...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - May 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 6.2% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 22 176.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 4.9% and amounted to 23 247.5 million BGN.
In May 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.2% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 496.2 million BGN, while the imports of goods from...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - June 2024 (Preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 6.4% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 14 497.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 5.7% and added up to 19 941.9 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the sections ‘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’ (30.7%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - May 2024 (Preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 7.3% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 11 969.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 4.0% and added up to 16 488.4 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the sections ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (10.7%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Food and live animals’ (24.7%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - April 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 6.4% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 17 680.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 2.4% and amounted to 19 019.1 million BGN.
In April 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU grew by 11.5% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 770.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - March 2024 (Preliminary data)
Dear users, due to a technical issue with Information system ‘Foreign trade’ when computing the data for the period January - March 2024, it was necessary to update the information.
Thank you for your understanding and we would like to apologize for the inconvenience.
In the period January - March 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 11.7% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 12 909.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - April 2024 (Preliminary data)
Dear users, due to a technical issue with Information system ‘Foreign trade’ when computing the data for the period January - April 2024, it was necessary to update the information.
Thank you for your understanding and we would like to apologize for the inconvenience.
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 4.9% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 9 795.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 0.9% and...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - February 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 12.6% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 8 343.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 0.5% and reached 9 467.4 million BGN.
In February 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 7.8% compared to the same month of 2023 and amounted to 4 249.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - March 2024 (Preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 9.9% compared to the same period of 2023 and amounted to 7 037.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 2.8% and added up to 9 615.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the sections ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (20.0%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (29.7%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in t...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in January 2024 (Preliminary data)
In January 2024, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 17.0% compared to January 2023 and amounted to 4 094.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 0.5% and reached 4 556.7 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same month of 2023 was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (38.3%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (54.3%). The largest gr...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - February 2024 (Preliminary data)
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 i...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in January 2024 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.6% compared to January 2023 and amounted to 2 147.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 18.2% and added up to 2 911.1 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports was recorded in the sections ‘Crude materials, inedible (except fuel)’ (35.7%) and ‘Chemical and related products n.e.c.’ (13.9%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (66.5%). The largest growth in the imports of...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in 2023 (preliminary data)
In 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 9.0% compared to 2022 and amounted to 55 142.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 2.5% and reached 58 124.8 million BGN.
In December 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 7.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 898.2 million BGN, while the imports fell by 2.8% and added up to 4 763.6 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - November 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 9.0% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 51 278.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 2.5% and reached 53 340.3 million BGN.
In November 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 16.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 520.0 million BGN, while the imports fell by 8.4% and added up to 5 081.6 million...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 2.9% compared to 2022 and amounted to 31 385.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 19.7% and added up to 38 766.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth was recorded in the sections ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (28.5%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (22.1%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (29.6%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries wa...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - October 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 8.2% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 46 758.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 1.8% and reached 48 258.7 million BGN.
In October 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 15.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 596.0 million BGN, while the imports fell b...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - November 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 3.5% compared to the period January - November 2022 and amounted to 28 782.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 20.3% and added up to 35 707.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth was recorded in the sections ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (22.0%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (21.4%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (30.9%). The largest growth in the impor...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - October 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 1.5% compared to the period January - October 2022 and amounted to 26 280.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 21.0% and added up to 32 181.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - October 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Food and live animals’ (22.2%) and ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (22.1%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Min...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - September 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 7.3% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 42 162.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 1.8% and reached 43 117.7 million BGN.
In September 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 13.9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 575.8 million BGN, while the imports &nb...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - August 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 6.6% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 37 525.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 0.6% and is worth to 38 489.2 million BGN.
In August 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 11.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 370.9 million BGN, while the imports fell &...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - September 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 8.5% compared to the period January - September 2022 and amounted to 21 802.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 20.7% and added up to 28 707.7 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - September 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (14.2%) and ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (13.8%). The most notable fall was reported ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - July 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 6.0% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 33 154.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU remains unchanged and is worth to 34 008.6 million BGN.
In July 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 9.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4787.1 million BGN, while the imports ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - August 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 9.5% compared to the period January - August 2022 and amounted to 19 316.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 18.9% and added up to 25 387.9 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - August 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (15.6%) and ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (12.3%). The most n...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria in 2022 - Final Data
Тhe exported goods amounted to 92 917.8 million BGN or 35.8% more than in 2021. The imported goods were for 107 912.8 million BGN, which is 40.6% more than the previous year.
The largest growth in the exports of goods compared to 2021 was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (159.1%). Fall was not observed in any of the sections. The largest growth in the imports of goods was registered in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (222.1%) and again fall was not observed in any of the sec...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - June 2023 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.4% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 28 367.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 1.0% and reached 29 281.2 million BGN.
In June 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 13.3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 729.6 million BGN, while the imports fell by 13.0% and added up to 4 834.4 million BGN....
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 4.6% compared to the period January - July 2022 and amounted to 17 592.7 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 20.0% and added up to 22 011.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - July 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (29.0%) and ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (21.3%). The most notable fal...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - May 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 4.6% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 23 702.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 4.3% and reached 24 496.8 million BGN.
In May 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 16.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 741.9 million BGN, while the imports dropped by 2.3% and amounted to 4 963.8 million BGN.
The mo...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with third countries in the period January - June 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 3.1% compared to the period January - June 2022 and amounted to 16 001.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 15.4% and added up to 19 452.2 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - June 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (68.7%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (38.9%). The most notable fall was repo...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 8.7% compared to the period January - May 2022 and amounted to 13 380.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 10.6% and added up to 16 376.1 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - May 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (73.1%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (29.5%). The most notable fall was reported in the ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - April 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 18 960.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 6.1% and reached 19 533.0 million BGN.
In April 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 18.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 287.2 million BGN, while the imports dropped by 0.1% and amounted to 4 573.1 million BGN.
...Exports and imports price indices of goods for the First Quarter of 2023 based on average annual prices for 2022 (preliminary data)
The total export price index during the first quarter of 2023 by sections of the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC, rev. 4) is 97.9%, which is a 20.6% percentage points decrease in the index compared to the same period of the previous year.
The total import price index for the reporting period by sections of the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC, rev. 4) is 99.8%, which is a 16.6% percentage points decrease in the index compared to the same period of the previous ye...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - March 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 5.1% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 14 673.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 8.2% and reached 14 959.9 million BGN.
In March 2023, the exports to the EU decreased by 7.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 5 090.9 million BGN, while the imports grew by 3.8% and added up to 5 488.4 million BGN.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 13.3% compared to the period January - April 2022 and amounted to 10 851.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 7.9% and added up to 13 230.3 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - April 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (78.6%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (38.9%). The most notable fall was reported in the sectio...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - February 2023 (Preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2023, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 13.4% compared to the same period of 2022 and amounted to 9 585.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 11.0% and reached 9 472.6 million BGN.
In February 2023, the exports to the EU increased by 7.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 643.2 million BGN, while the imports grew by 10.8% and added up to 4 871.7 million BGN....
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.5% compared to the period January - March 2022 and amounted to 8 160.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 1.0% and added up to 10 394.4 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - March 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (78.5%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (51.3%). The most notable fall was reported in t...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in January 2023 (preliminary data)
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 t...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in February 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.7% compared to the period January - February 2022 and amounted to 5 181.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 2.6% and added up to 6 989.6 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the period January - February 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (80.8%) and ‘Food and live animals’ (58.7%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Crude ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in 2022 (preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 35.6% compared to 2021 and amounted to 61 380.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 29.3% and reached 59 899.6 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (126.0%) and ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (116.9%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (9.8%). The largest growth i...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in January 2023 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 24.4% compared to January 2022 and amounted to 2 634.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 0.8% and added up to 3 539.0 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to January 2022 was recorded in the sections ‘Machinery and transport equipment’ (99.5%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (92.5%) (Annex, Table 4). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Cru...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with the EU in the period January - November 2022 (Preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 41.3% compared to the same period in 2021 and amounted to 58 448.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 31.7% and reached 55 113.9 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (214.2%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (136.8%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in 2022 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 35.5% compared to 2021 and amounted to 31 391.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 58.8% and added up to 48 288.9 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to 2021 was recorded in the sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (218.7%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (195.4%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Manufactured goods classified chiefly by ma...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - October 2022 (preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 42.7% compared to the same period in 2021 and amounted to 52 805.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 32.4% and reached 49 402.2 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (218.8%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (156.0%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - November 2022 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 38.0% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 29 003.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 62.8% and added up to 44 835.7 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in the sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (224.6%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (195.8%). A fall was reported in the sect...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - September 2022 (preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 43.9% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 47 165.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 32.8% and reached 44 065.9 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (263.9%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (163.4%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - October 2022 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 37.0% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 26 203.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 66.6% and added up to 40 825.6 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in the sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (228.2%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (138.8%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Manuf...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - August 2022 (preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 44.6% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 41 678.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 33.3% and reached 38 688.2 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (295.2%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (168.6%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - September 2022 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 32.7% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 22 812.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 66.0% and added up to 36 109.4 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in the sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (194.3%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (116.0%). A fall was reported in the sect...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - July 2022 (preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 44.4% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 36 518.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 32.9% and reached 33 948.0 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (301.9%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (171.3%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - August 2022 (preliminary data)
The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 35.8% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 20 479.4 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 63.1% and added up to 31 495.8 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in the sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (203.3%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (123.1%). A fall was reported in the section ‘Manuf...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria in 2021 - Final Data
Тhe exported goods amounted to 68 431.2 million BGN or 24.9% more than in 2020. The imported goods were for 76 742.6 million BGN, which is 27.6% more than the previous year.
The largest growth in the exports of goods compared to 2020 was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (63.3%). Fall was observed only in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (13.1%). The largest growth in the imports of goods was registered in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (71.8%) whi...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - June 2022 (preliminary data)
Тhe exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 44.6% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 31 034.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 33.1% and reached 28 758.2 million BGN.
The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (291.3%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (188.2%). Fall was reported in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (1...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 36.6% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 17 772.2 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 67.5% and added up to 27 696.4 million BGN.
Тhe most notable growth in the exports of goods to third countries compared to the same period of 2021 was recorded in the sections ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (228.7%) and ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - June 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 33.9% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 14 697.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 63.6% and added up to 23 118.9 million BGN.
In the period January - June 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 45 748.5 million BGN, which is 41.0% more 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 51...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - May 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 43.5% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 25 350.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 30.6% and reached 23 309.6 million BGN.
In May 2022, the exports to the EU increased by 72.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 5 788.2 million BGN, while the imports grew by 36.0% and added up to 5 013.6 million BGN.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - April 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 36.7% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 19 561.9 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 29.2% and reached 18 296.0 million BGN.
In April 2022, the exports to the EU increased by 36.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 5 358.1 million BGN, while the imports grew by 23.7% and added up to 4 454.0 mil...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 29.5% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 11 698.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 60.8% and added up to 18 400.3 million BGN.
In the period January - May 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 37 067.2 million BGN, which is 38.8% more than the same period of the previ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - March 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 36.9% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 14 203.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 31.0% and reached 13 842.0 million BGN.
In March 2022, the exports to the EU increased by 49.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 5 598.9 million BGN, while the imports grew by 32.4% and added up to 5 29...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 27.5% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 9 224.7 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 58.3% and added up to 14 385.0 million BGN.
In the period January - April 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 28 781.3 million BGN, which is 33.6% more than the same period of the previous year, wh...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - February 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 29.7% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 8 598.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 30.2% and reached 8 546.4 million BGN.
In February 2022, the exports to the EU increased by 32.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 381.5 million BGN, while the imports grew by 28.0% and added u...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 28.3% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 6 761.7 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 58.0% and added up to 10 447.0 million BGN.
In the period January - March 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 20 962.2 million BGN, which is 34.0% more than the same period of the pr...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - February 2022 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 33.9% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 4 277.2 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 73.3% and added up to 6 792.7 million BGN.
In the period January - February 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 12 867.1 million BGN, which is 31.0% more than the same period of t...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in January 2022 (preliminary data)
In January 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 27.4% compared to the same month of 2021 and amounted to 4 217.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 32.6% and reached 4 149.1 million BGN.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in 2021 (preliminary data)
In 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 26.3% compared to 2020 and amounted to 45 266.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 26.7% and reached 46 338.0 million BGN.
In December 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 43.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 889.6 million BGN, while the imports grew by 40.8% and added up to 4 489.0 million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in January 2022 (preliminary data)
In January 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 38.1% compared to January 2021 and amounted to 2 002.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 81.8% and added up to 3 491.1 million BGN.
In January 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 6 246.7 million BGN, which is 31.2% more than the same month of the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third coun...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - November 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 24.9% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 41 391.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.3% and reached 41 837.4 million BGN.
In November 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 32.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 384.3 million BGN, while the imports grew by 27.4% and added up to 4&n...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in 2021 (preliminary data)
In 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 19.6% compared to 2020 and amounted to 22 648.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 29.0% and added up to 30 369.7 million BGN.
In 2021, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 67 933.5 million BGN, which is 24.0% more than the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU ad...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - October 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 24.1% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 37 006.8 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.0% and reached 37 318.2 million BGN.
In October 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 26.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 216.8 million BGN while the imports grew by 22.8% and added up to 4 118.4 million BGN.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - November 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.0% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 20 593.9 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 27.8% and added up to 27 522.2 million BGN.
In the period January - November 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 61 992.4 million BGN, which is 23.3% more than the same period of the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and EU added up to 69&nb...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - October 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.8% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 18 789.5 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 26.4% and added up to 24 486.5 million BGN.
In the period January - October 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 55 803.6 million BGN, which is 23.0% more than the same period of the prev...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - September 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 32 790.0 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.3% and reached 33 199.8 million BGN.
In September 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 24.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 947.1 million BGN while the imports grew by 27.4% and added up to 4&n...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - August 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.5% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 28 795.7 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.0% and reached 29 026.7 million BGN.
In August 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 26.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 537.5 million BGN while the imports grew by 23.0% and added up to 3 475....
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - September 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.3% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 16 727.4 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 27.2% and added up to 21 685.0 million BGN.
In the period January - September 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 49 468.9 million BGN, which is 22.4% more than the same period of the previous year, ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - July 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.0% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 25 258.2 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.3% and reached 25 551.7 million BGN.
In July 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 16.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 832.0 million BGN while the imports...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - August 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.5% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 14 697.6 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 28.8% and added up to 19 255.2 million BGN.
In the period January - August 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 43 491.4 million BGN, which is 22.4% more than the same period...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria in 2020 - Final Data
In 2020 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 54 779.3 million BGN or 6.3% less than in 2019. The imported goods in 2020 were for 60 127.1 million BGN (at CIF prices), which is 8.9% less than the previous year.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - June 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 24.4% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 21 426.2 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.1% and reached 21 601.5 million BGN.
In June 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 28.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 800.8 million BGN while the imports grew by 26.1% and added up to 3&nbs...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 17.3% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 12 708.3 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 25.1% and added up to 16 481.7 million BGN.
In the period January - July 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 37 971.9 million BGN, which is 21.1% more than the same period of the previous y...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - May 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.4% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 17 616.9 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.0% and reached ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - June 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.4% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 10 580.7 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - April 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 21.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 14 253.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 19.8% and reached 14 196.8 Million BGN.
In April 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 59.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 90...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 12.1% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 8 742.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 20.2% and added up to 11 280.7 Million BGN.
In the period January - May 2021 the total value of all exported goods to...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - March 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 11.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 10 349.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 11.0% and reached 10 600.1 Million BGN.
In March 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 29.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3&nb...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 7.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 7 016.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 15.8% and added up to 8 969.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - April 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amou...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - February 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 3.6% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 6 616.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 2.9% and reached 6 512.3 Million BGN.
In February 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 4.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 309.6 Million...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January-March 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 1.0% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 5 025.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 7.2% and added up to 6 519.3 Million BGN.
In the period January-March 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 15 388.5 Milli...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in January 2021 (preliminary data)
In January 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 3.0% compared to the same month of 2020 and amounted to 3 306.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 0.5% and reached 3 083.9 Million BGN.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - February 2021 (preliminary data)
In the period January-February 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.6% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 3 051.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 9.0% and added up to 3 867.4 Million BGN.
In the period January-February 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amount...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in 2020 (preliminary data)
In 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 4.1% compared to 2019 and amounted to 35 836.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 9.2% and reached 36 555.6 Million BGN.
In December 2020 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 10.3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 705.2 Million BGN wh...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in January 2021 (preliminary data)
In January 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 22.6% compared to the same month of 2020 and amounted to 1 378.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 15.0% and added up to 1 872.1 Million BGN.
In January 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 4 685.5 Million BGN, which is...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - November 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.4% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 33 059.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 10.1% and reached 33 360.6 Million BGN.
In November 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 3.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 297.6 Million BGN wh...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in 2020 (preliminary data)
In 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.3% compared to 2019 and amounted to 18 686.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 10.2% and added up to 23 118.5 Million BGN.
In 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 54 450.2 Million BGN, which is 6.9% less than the previous year, w...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - October 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 5.6% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 29 762.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 10.9% and reached 29 823.2 Million BGN.
In October 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 5.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 321.9 Million BGN whi...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - November 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 12.3% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 16 958.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 9.6% and added up to 21 133.1 Million BGN.
In the period January - November 2020 the total value of all exported goods t...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - September 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 5.7% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 26 440.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 10.7% and reached 26 475.8 Million BGN.
In September 2020 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 2.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 184.3 Million BGN...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - October 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.3% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 15 402.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 10.9% and added up to 18 983.7 Million BGN.
In the period January - October 2020 the total value of all exported goo...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - August 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 6.7% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 23 245.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 12.3% and reached 23 222.5 Million BGN.
In August 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 8.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 797.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods dropped by 10.5% and added up to 2 828.5 Million BGN....
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - September 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.2% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 13 639.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 12.1% and added up to 16 636.2 Million BGN.
In the period January - September 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 40 069.2 Million BGN, which is 7.7% less than the ...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - July 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 6.5% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 20 448.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 12.5% and reached 20 394.0 Million BGN.
In July 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 6.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 277.8 Million BGN while the...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - August 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.5% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 11 990.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 12.8% and added up to 14 593.4 Million BGN.
In the period January - August 2020 the total value of all exported goods...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - June 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 6.5% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 17 170.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 12.1% and reached 17 273.2 Million BGN.
In June 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 0.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 931.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods dropped by 7.5% and added up to...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 9.4% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 10 666.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 13.3% and added up to 12 856.0 Million BGN.
In the period January - July 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 31 111.3 Million BGN, which is 7.5% less t...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria in 2019 - Final Data
In 2019 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 58 459.4 Million BGN or 4.3% more than in 2018. The imported goods in 2019 were for 65 989.9 Million BGN (at CIF prices) which is 5.0% more than the previous year.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - June 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 6.5% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 17 170.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 12.1% and reached 17 273.2 Million BGN.
In June 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 0.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 931.5 Million BGN while the imp...
Trade in goods of Bulgaria in 2019 - Final Data
In 2019 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 58 459.4 Million BGN or 4.3% more than in 2018. The imported goods in 2019 were for 65 989.9 Million BGN (at CIF prices) which is 5.0% more than the previous year.
...Trade in goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 9.4% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 10 666.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 13.3% and added up to 12 856.0 Million BGN.
In the period January - July 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third count...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - May 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 7.7% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 14 237.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 13.1% and reached 14 275.6 Million BGN.
In May 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 17.9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 537.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods drop...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - June 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 10.5% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 8 890.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 11.0% and added up to 10 940.8 Million BGN.
In the period January - June 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 26 059.0 Million BGN, which is 8.0% less t...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 8.9% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 7 511.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 11.9% and added up to 9 137.8 Million BGN.
In the period January - May 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 21 747.2 Million BGN, which is 8.1% less than ...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - April 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2020 the Bulgarian exports to the EU decreased by 5.1% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 11 700.7 Million BGN while the imports from the EU dropped by 9.1% and reached 11 816.9 Million BGN.
In April 2020 the exports to the EU decreased by 20.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 432.3 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 32.4% and added up to 2 295.5 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - March 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2020 the Bulgarian exports to the EU decreased by 0.1% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 9 268.4 Million BGN while the imports from the EU dropped by 0.9% and reached 9 521.4 Million BGN.
In March 2020 the exports to the EU decreased by 9.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 877.5 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 8.8% and added up to 3 206.8 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 4.2% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 6 302.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 7.4% and added up to 7 541.1 Million BGN.
In the period January - April 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 18 008.2 Million BGN, which is 4.8% less th...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - February 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2020 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 4.3% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 6 377.6 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 3.2% and reached 6 294.5 Million BGN.
In February 2020 the exports to the EU increased by 4.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 175.1 Million BGN while the imports grew by 1.4% and added up to 3 207.1 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 2.7% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 4 809.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 1.1% and added up to 6 023.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - March 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 14 062.6 Million BGN, which is 1.1% less t...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in January 2020 (preliminary data)
In January 2020 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 4.4% compared to the same month of 2019 and amounted to 3 314.7 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 4.9% and reached 3 150.2 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - February 2020 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 0.1% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 3 298.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 0.9% and added up to 4 207.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - February 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 9 666.5 Million BGN, which is 2.7% m...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in 2019 (preliminary data)
In 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 2.9 % compared to 2018 and amounted to 38 779.5 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 3.1% and reached 41 143.0 Million BGN.
In December 2019 the exports to the EU dropped by 4.7 % compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 548.4 Million BGN while the imports increased by 4.6% and added up to 3 206.5 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in January 2020 (preliminary data)
In January 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 2.2% compared to the same month of 2019 and amounted to 1 581.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 5.4% and added up to 2 158.2 Million BGN.
In January 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 4 896.1 Million BGN, which is 3.7% more than the same month of the previous year, wh...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - November 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 3.4 % compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 36 223.9 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.7% and reached 37 818.3 Million BGN.
In November 2019 the exports to the EU grew by 3.2 % compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 542.8 Million BGN while the imports increased by 3.0% and added up to 3 705.6 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in 2019 (preliminary data)
In 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 4.4% compared to 2018 and amounted to 19 130.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 11.9% and added up to 20 245.7 Million BGN.
In 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 57 901.4 Million BGN, which is 3.3% more than the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - November 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 4.5% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 17 549.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 12.5% and added up to 18 507.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - November 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 53 ...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - October 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 3.4% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 32 681.1 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.6% and reached 34 112.7 Million BGN.
In October 2019 the exports to the EU increased by 4.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 632.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 6.2% and added up to 3 903.0 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - September 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 3.3 % compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 29 049.1 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.2% and reached 30 209.7 Million BGN.
In September 2019 the exports to the EU increased insignificantly compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 233.8 Million BGN while the imports grew by 0.3% and added up to 3 243.7 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - October 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 5.8% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 16 026.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 10.7% and added up to 17 048.6 Million BGN.
In the period January - October 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 48 702.6 Mi...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - August 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 3.6% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 25 790.2 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.4% and reached 26 970.6 Million BGN.
In August 2019 the exports to the EU decreased by 4.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 160.6 Million BGN while the imports increased by 5.2% and added up to 3 127.9 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - September 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 3.4% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 13 613.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 6.9% and added up to 15 387.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - September 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 42 636.7...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - July 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 4.8% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 22 629.6 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.1% and reached 23 842.7 Million BGN.
In July 2019 the exports to the EU increased by 3.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 600.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 4.9% and added up to 3 740.7 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - August 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 4.3% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 12 118.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 5.3% and added up to 13 813.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - August 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 37 900.9...
Foreign Trade of Bulgaria in 2018 - Final Data
In 2018 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 56 030.4 Million BGN or 2.6% more than in 2017. The imported goods in 2018 were for 62 875.6 Million BGN (at CIF prices) which is 6.1% more than the previous year.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - June 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 5.1% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 19 029.6 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 1.6% and reached 20 102.0 Million BGN.
In June 2019 the exports to the EU decreased by 3.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 085.8 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 4.8% and added up to 3 272.5 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 3.0% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 10 510.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 2.6% and added up to 12 265.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - July 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 33 130.4 Mil...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - May 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 6.9% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 15 925.9 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.7% and reached 16 809.6 Million BGN.
In May 2019 the exports to the EU increased by 5.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 176.8 Million BGN while the imports grew by 4.5% and added up to 3 512.0 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - June 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 9.1% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 8 828.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries decreased by 1.4% and added up to 10 426.8 Million BGN.
In the period January - June 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 27 840.5 Mill...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.4% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 7 390.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 5.6% and added up to 8 986.2 Million BGN.
In the period January - May 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 23 308.5 M...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - April 2019 (preliminary data)
In In the period January - April 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 7.3% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 12 749.1 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.3% and reached 13 297.6 Million BGN.
In April 2019 the exports to the EU increased by 8.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 142.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 8.4% and added up to 3 479.8 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - March 2019 (preliminary data)
In In the period January - March 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 7.0% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 9 607.1 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 0.3% and reached 9 817.8 Million BGN.
In March 2019 the exports to the EU increased by 2.9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 274.3 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 1.7% and added up to 3 586.0 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.7% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 5 920.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 9.1% and added up to 7 316.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - April 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 18 663.9 Million BGN,...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - February 2019 (preliminary data)
In In the period January - February 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 9.3% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 6 334.3 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 1.4% and reached 6 229.9 Million BGN.
In February 2019 the exports to the EU increased by 17.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 169.7 Million BGN while the imports grew by 11.1% and added up to 3 239.3 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 13.4% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 4 335.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 11.2% and added up to 5 506.6 Million BGN.
In the period January - March 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 13 942.1Million BGN,...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in January 2019 (preliminary data)
In January 2019 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 2.2% compared to the same month of 2018 and amounted to 3 164.6 Million BGN while the imports from the EU decreased by 7.4% and reached 2 990.6 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - February 2019 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 15.0% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 2 874.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 12.3% and added up to 3 909.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - February 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 9 202.0 Millio...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in January 2019 (preliminary data)
In January 2019 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 7.5% compared to the same month of 2018 and amounted to 1 394.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 9.1% and added up to 1 994.3 Million BGN.
In January 2019 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 4 558.3 Million BGN, which is 3.8% more than the same month of 2018, while the total value of all import...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in 2018 (preliminary data)
In 2018 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 9.1% compared to 2017 and amounted to 37 697.5 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 5.5% and reached 39 903.8 Million BGN.
In December 2018 the exports to the EU grew by 6.6% in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 681.0 Million BGN while the imports added up to 3 064.1 Million BGN and dropped by 6.7%.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - November 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 9.5% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 35 059.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 6.8% and added up to 36 874.1 Million BGN.
In November 2018 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 7.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 445.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods dropped by 0.1% and added up to 3 606.6 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in 2018 (preliminary data)
In 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 12.5% compared to 2017 and amounted to 17 550.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 7.4% and added up to 23 012.3 Million BGN.
In 2018 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 55 275.7 Million BGN, which is 1.2% more than 2017, while the total value of all imported goods from third ...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - October 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 9.7% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 31 613.8 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 7.6% and added up to 33 267.5 Million BGN.
In October 2018 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 7.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 466.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 3.1% and added up to 3 673.2 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - November 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 12.3% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 16 062.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 9.4% and added up to 21 190.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - November 2018 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 51 118.7 Million BGN, which is 1.5% ...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - September 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 10.1% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 28 147.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 8.2% and added up to 29 594.3 Million BGN.
In September 2018 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 2.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 226.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods increased by 4.5% and added up to 3 234.7 Million BGN.<...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - October 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 12.9% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 14 442.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 9.2% and added up to 19 105.6 Million BGN.
In the period January - October 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 46 039.8 Million BGN, which is...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - September 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 21.3% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 11 649.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 6.1% and added up to 16 554.6 Million BGN.
In the period January - September 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 39 795.2 Million BGN, whic...
Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - August 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2018 exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 11.1% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 24 917.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 8.7% and added up to 26 369.1 Million BGN.
In August 2018 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 13.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 307.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods decreased by 6.4% and added up to 2 970.6 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with EU in the Period January - July 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2018 exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 10.8% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 21 610.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 11.0% and added up to 23 398.5 Million BGN.
In July 2018 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 11.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 505.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods grew by 18.7% and added up to 3 572.2 Million BGN.
...Trade in Goods of Bulgaria with Third Countries in the Period January - August 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 22.9% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 10 167.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 4.6% and added up to 14 622.5 Million BGN.
In the period January - August 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 35 078.4 Million BGN, which is 1...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - July 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 23.2% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 8 855.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 3.7% and added up to 12 621.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - July 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 30 463.8 Million BGN, which is 1.8% l...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - June 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2018 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 10.7% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 18 104.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 9.7% and added up to 19 826.3 Million BGN.
In June 2018 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 4.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 195.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from the EU grew by 9.9% and added up to ...
Foreign Trade of Bulgaria in 2017 - Final Data
In 2017 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 54 598.5 Million BGN or 15.7% more than in 2016. The imported goods in 2017 were for 59 233.4 Million BGN (at CIF prices) which is 15.7% more than the previous year.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the period January - May 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2018 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 12.0% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 14 887.3 Million BGN while the imports grew by 9.7% and added up to 16 389.0 Million BGN.
In May 2018 the exports to the EU increased by 5.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 028.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 6.5% and added up to 3 367.9 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - June 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2018 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 15.0% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 7 489.1 Million BGN while the imports increased by 1.4% and added up to 10 573.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - June 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 25 569.4 Million BGN and in comparison with the same period of the previous year the exports increased by 1.6% whi...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2018 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 16.5% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 6 050.8 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 1.6% and added up to 8 514.0 Million BGN.
In the period January - May 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 20 934.9 Million BGN and in comparison with the same period of the previous year the exports increased by 2.0% while th...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the period January - March 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2018 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 13.1% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 8 960.7 Million BGN while the imports grew by 11.4% and added up to 9 803.5 Million BGN.
In Mach 2018 the exports to the EU increased by 7.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 181.7 Million BGN while the imports grew by 9.9% and added up to 3 657.9 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2018 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 15.6% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 4 774.4 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 2.3% and added up to 6 712.4 Million BGN.
In the period January - April 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 16 633.2 Million BGN and in comparison with the same period of the previous year the exports increased by 3.5% whil...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the period January - February 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2018 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 16.5% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 5 780.2 Million BGN while the imports grew by 12.3% and added up to 6 145.1 Million BGN.
In February 2018 the exports to the EU increased by 6.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 685.9 Million BGN while the imports grew by 3.5% and added up to 2 918.8 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2018 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 17.4% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 3 504.9 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 4.0% and added up to 4 955.2 Million BGN.
In the period January - March 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 12 464.7 Million BGN and in comparison with the same period of the previous year the exports increased by 2.4% whil...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in January 2018 (preliminary data)
In January 2018 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 26.9% compared to the same month of 2017 and amounted to 3 094.3 Million BGN while the imports grew by 21.7% and added up to 3 226.3 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - February 2018 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2018 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 20.9% compared to the same period of 2017 and amounted to 2 240.9 Million BGN while the imports grew by 9.3% and added up to 3 483.4 Million BGN.
In the period January - February 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 8 020.5 Million BGN and in comparison with the same period of the previous year the exports increased by 2...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in January 2018 (preliminary data)
In January 2018 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 16.3% compared to the same month of 2017 and amounted to 1 098.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 15.9% and added up to 1 829.2 Million BGN.
In January 2018 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 4 211.1 Million BGN and in comparison with the same month of the previous year the exports increased by 12.3% while the total value of all importe...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in 2017 (preliminary data)
In 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 10.8% compared to 2016 and amounted to 34 518.7 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 11.2% and reached 37 794.7 Million BGN.
In December 2017 the exports to the EU grew by 2.7% in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 507.8 Million BGN while the imports added up to 3 280.7 Million BGN and grew by 7.0%.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - November 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 11.4% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 31 979.9 Million BGN. The imports from the EU also grew by 11.4% and added up to 34 436.6 Million BGN.
In November 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 15.3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 210.6 Million BGN while the imports grew by 15.4% and added up to 3 597.9 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in 2017 (preliminary data)
In 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 10.7% compared to 2016 and amounted to 17 744.6 Million BGN while the imports grew by 24.1% and added up to 21 368.3 Million BGN.
In 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 52 233.0 Million BGN and in comparison with the previous year the exports increased by 10.7% while the total value of all imported goods added up to 59 085.4 Million BGN a...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - October 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 10.9% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 28 769.3 Million BGN. The imports from the EU also grew by 10.9% and added up to 30 838.7 Million BGN.
In October 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 11.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 3 226.5 Million BGN while the imports grew by 9.5% and amounted to 3 560.6 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries for the Period January - November 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 12.7% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 16 148.1 Million BGN while the imports grew by 23.6% and added up to 19 322.5 Million BGN.
In the period January - November 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 48 111.6 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increas...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries for the Period January - October 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 15.9% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 14 762.5 Million BGN while the imports grew by 24.4% and added up to 17 444.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - October 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 43 512.5 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - September 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 10.9% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 25 542.8 Million BGN while the imports grew by 11.1% and added up to 27 278.1 Million BGN.
In September 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 11.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 3 156.9 Million BGN while the imports grew by 12.6% and amounted to 3 087.9 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries for the Period January - September 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - September 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 15.0% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 13 042.9 Million BGN while the imports grew by 25.0% and added up to 15 552.1 Million BGN.
In the period January - September 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 38 598.2 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports incre...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - August 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 11.0% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 22 401.6 Million BGN while the imports grew by 10.9% and added up to 24 193.4 Million BGN.
In August 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 9.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 2 932.9 Million BGN while the imports grew by 12.3% and amounted to 3 129.3 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries for the Period January - August 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - August 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 16.8% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 11 693.7 Million BGN while the imports grew by 26.7% and added up to 13 932.8 Million BGN.
In the period January - August 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 34 093.2 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased b...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - July 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 11.2 % compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 19 468.7 Million BGN while the imports grew by 10.7% and added up to 21 064.1 Million BGN.
In July 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 10.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 3 123.1 Million BGN while the imports grew by 2.5% and amounted to 2 996.6 Million BGN.
...Foreign Trade of Bulgaria in 2016 - Final Data
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - June 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 11.3% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 16 345.6 Million BGN while the imports grew by 12.2% and added up to 18 067.5 Million BGN.
In June 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 13.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 3 048.5 Million BGN while the imports grew by 7.6% and amounted to 3 122.5 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries for the Period January - July 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - July 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 18.9% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 10 304.5 Million BGN while the imports grew by 29.9% and added up to 12 135.7 Million BGN.
In the period January - July 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 29 772.4 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased by 13...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - June 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - June 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 25.4% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 8 798.8 Million BGN while the imports grew by 33.0% and added up to 10 412.1 Million BGN.
In the period January - June 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 25 131.3 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased by 15....
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - May 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 10.8% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 13 283.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 13.0% and added up to 14 912.7 Million BGN.
In May 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 19.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 2 864.4 Million BGN while the imports grew by 20.0% and amounted to 3 154.2 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - April 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 8.6% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 10 418.6 Million BGN while the imports grew by 11.3% and added up to 11 758.5 Million BGN.
In April 2017 the exports to the EU decreased by 1.3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 2 503.4 Million BGN while the imports grew by 10.8% and amounted to 2 985.5 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - May 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - May 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 26.0% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 7 244.4 Million BGN while the imports grew by 34.8% and added up to 8 647.9 Million BGN.
In the period January - May 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 20 522.5 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased by 15.7% ...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - April 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - April 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 22.1% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 5 653.2 Million BGN while the imports grew by 38.5% and added up to 6 870.5 Million BGN.
In the period January - April 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 16 072.4 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased by 13...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - March 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 12.2% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 7 915.2 Million BGN while the imports grew by 11.4% and added up to 8 773.0 Million BGN.
In March 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 18.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 2 960.6 Million BGN while the imports grew by 10.1% and amounted to 3 309.6 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - March 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - March 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 20.1% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 4 243.3 Million BGN while the imports grew by 41.8% and added up to 5 158.3 Million BGN.
In the period January - March 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 12 161.3 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased by 14...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - February 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 9.0% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 4 957.2 Million BGN while the imports grew by 12.2% and added up to 5 461.2 Million BGN.
In February 2017 the exports to the EU increased by 10.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and added up to 2 531.2 Million BGN while the imports grew by 8.4% and amounted to 2 820.1 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in January 2017 (preliminary data)
In January 2017 the Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 7.2% compared to the same month of 2016 and amounted to 2 426.0 Million BGN while the imports grew by 16.5% and added up to 2 641.1 Million BGN.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - February 2017 (preliminary data)
In the period January - February 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 20.0% compared to the same period of 2016 and amounted to 2 832.3 Million BGN while the imports grew by 31.0% and added up to 3 180.6 Million BGN.
In the period January - February 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 7 787.4 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased ...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in 2016 (preliminary data)
In 2016 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 7.2% compared to 2015 and amounted to 31 153.1 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.4% and reached 33 938.5 Million BGN.
In December 2016 the exports to the EU grew by 12.8% in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 439.9 Million BGN while the imports added up to 3 045.2 Million BGN and increased by 6.3%.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in January 2017 (preliminary data)
In January 2017 the Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 12.7% compared to the same month of 2016 and amounted to 1 312.1 Million BGN while the imports grew by 30.8% and added up to 1 574.9 Million BGN.
In January 2017 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 3 724.0 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year the exports increased by 8.7% while the total value of all imported goods added up to 4 206.9 Million BGN and gre...
Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in 2016 (preliminary data)
In 2016 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 5.9% compared to 2015 and amounted to 14 957.0 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 7.1% and added up to 17 090.2 Million BGN.
In 2016 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 46 104.9 Million BGN and compared to previous year the exports increased by 2.6% while the total value of all imported goods added up to 51 005.8 Million BGN and dr...
Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - November 2016 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2016 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 6.8% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to 28 707.3 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 1.9% and reached 30 877.7 Million BGN.
In November 2016 the exports to the EU grew by 12.8% in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 781.7 Million BGN while the imports added up to 3 098.1 Million BGN and grew by 1.7%.
...Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - October 2016 (preliminary data)
In the period January - October 2016 the Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 6.2% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to 25 925.6 Million BGN while the imports from the EU increased by 2.0% and reached 27 779.6 Million BGN.
In October 2016 the exports to the EU grew by 7.5% in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 891.1 Million BGN while the imports added up to 3 242.9 Million BGN and grew by 5.8%.
...Bulgarian Trade with Third Countries in the Period January - November 2016 (preliminary data)
In the period January - November 2016 the Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 8.1% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to 13 422.6 Million BGN while the imports dropped by 8.4% and added up to 15 518.0 Million BGN.
In the period January - November 2016 the total value of all exported goods (both for third countries and EU) amounted to 42 128.9 Million BGN and in comparison with the corresponding period of th...
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The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2018 - 2022 period.
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Statistical Reference Book 2023
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2018 - 2022 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, fore...
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Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2022)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 03.10.2022)
Statistical Reference Book 2022
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2017 - 2021 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, ...
Statistical Reference Book 2022 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2022 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2017 - 2021 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, fo...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 04.07.2022)
Statistical Yearbook 2021
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2015 - 2020 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 04.04.2022)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 31.12.2021)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 04.10.2021)
Statistical Reference Book 2021
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2016 - 2020 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.07.2021)
Statistical Reference Book 2021 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2016 - 2020 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agri...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.04.2021)
Statistical Yearbook 2012
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 31.12.2020)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.10.2020)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.07.2020)
Statistical Reference Book 2020
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2016 - 2019 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, ...
Statistical Reference Book 2020 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2016 - 2019 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture,...
Statistical Yearbook 2019
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2013 - 2018 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.04.2020)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 31.12.2019)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 04.10.2019)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.07.2019)
Statistical Yearbook 2018 in infographics
In 2018, for the first time, we presented the results of the statistical surveys through graphics, images and other visualization tools, which resulted in a positive response among a wide range of users. We believe that this modern way of presenting statistical information will trigger the interest in those who for the first time encounter the meaning of numbers revealing important aspects of socio-economic life.
...Statistical Reference Book 2019
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2015 - 2018 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...
Statistical Reference Book 2019 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2015 - 2018 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Statistical Yearbook 2018
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2017 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.04.2019)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 28.12.2018)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.10.2018)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.07.2018)
Statistical Reference Book 2018
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2014 - 2017 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...
Statistical Yearbook 2017 in infographics
The publication is intended for a wider audience as statistical data are presented in a plain and easy understandable way.
The current state and changes in the socio-economic and cultural life in the country are presented not in the traditional way in tables and text, but through infographics - images, graphics and other visualization tools.
We belie...
Statistical Reference Book 2018 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2014 - 2017 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Statistical Yearbook 2017
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2016 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.04.2018)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 29.12.2017)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.10.2017)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.07.2017)
Statistical Reference Book 2017
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2013 - 2016 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...
Statistical Reference Book 2017 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2013 - 2016 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Statistical Yearbook 2016
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2011 - 2015 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.04.2017)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2016)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.10.2016)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.07.2016)
Statistical Reference Book 2016
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2012 - 2015 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transpor...
Statistical Reference Book 2016 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2012 - 2015 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Statistical Yearbook 2015
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2010 - 2014 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.04.2016)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2015)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.10.2015)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.07.2015)
Statistical Reference Book 2015
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2010 - 2014 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transport, c...
Statistical Reference Book 2015 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2010 - 2014 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transport,...
Statistical Yearbook 2014
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 82nd edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2009 - 2013 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.04.2015)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2014)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 01.10.2014)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.07.2014)
Statistical Reference Book 2014
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2009 - 2013 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, tran...
Statistical Reference Book 2014 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2009 - 2013 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, tr...
Statistical Yearbook 2013
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 81st edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2008 - 2012 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...