In the period January - April 2025, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 5.7% compared to the same period of 2024 and amounted to 9 541.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 13.8% and added up to 14 416.7 million BGN.
The most notable fall in the exports was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (55.3%). The most notable growth was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (65.9%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the section ‘Miscellaneous manufactured articles’ (40.1%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (32.2%). The data are according to the Standard International Trade Classification.
The total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 26 498.4 million BGN in the period January - April 2025, which is 4.8% less than in the corresponding period of the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU added up to 33 108.5 million BGN and increased by 4.8%.
