Statistical data

The exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 6.0% compared to the same period of 2024 and amounted to 7 011.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries increased by 16.1% and added up to 10 719.5 million BGN.

The most notable fall in the exports was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (75.8%). The most notable growth was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (75.4%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from third countries was recorded in the section ‘Miscellaneous manufactured articles’ (46.4%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (29.0%). 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 19 750.7 million BGN in the period January - March 2025, which is 3.1% 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 24 604.1 million BGN and increased by 6.8%.

In the period January - February 2025, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 0.4% compared to the same period of 2024 and amounted to 8 306.6 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU decreased by 2.4% and reached 8 936.5 million BGN.

In February 2025, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 2.7% compared to the same month of 2024 and amounted to 4 132.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods from the EU dropped by 2.2% and reached 4 520.1 million BGN.

The most notable growth in the exports of goods to the EU compared to the same period of 2024 was recorded in the section ‘Beverages and tobacco’ (34.0%). The most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material’ (18.1%). The largest growth in the imports of goods from the EU was recorded in the section ‘Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes’ (27.0%), while the most notable fall was reported in the section ‘Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials’ (16.9%). Data are by the Standard International Trade Classification.

According to the preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute, in the first quarter of 2025 the number of newly built residential buildings was 1 052, and the newly built dwellings in them were 4 086.

Data on the natural gas Market indicators for 2023 has been published. They are calculated in two levels: ‘Natural gas availability - produced and imported’ and ‘Natural gas retailing by gas transmission and gas distribution networks’.

Number of entities bringing into the country at least 5% of the natural gas imported and produced is 4 (four) with aggregated share of 94.28%, including the entity with the largest share of 59.20%.

Number of natural gas retailers with at least 5% of total natural gas sales by network is 3 (three) with aggregated share of 85.20%, including the retailer with the largest share of 66.12%.

The statistical data on the natural gas market indicators is calculated and reported to Eurostat by all EU Member States on a voluntary basis.

Detailed data on natural gas market indicators is published on the NSI website under the topic 'Market indicators'.

Data on the electricity market indicators for 2023 has been published. They are calculated in two levels: ‘Electricity production’ and ‘Electricity retailing’.

Number of generating companies producing at least 5% of the national net electricity generation is 4 (four), with aggregated share of 65.14% including the company with the largest share of 41.60%.

Number of electricity retailers with at least 5% market share in sales to final customers in the country is 6 (six), with aggregated share of 68.15% including the retailer with the largest share of 16.24%.

The statistical data on the electricity market indicators is calculated and reported to Eurostat by all EU Member States on a voluntary basis.

Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the topic 'Market indicators'.

In April 2025, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 3.1 percentage points compared to its January level. An improvement of the consumer confidence among both urban and rural inhabitants - by 2.3 and 4.8 percentage points respectively is reported.

In March 2025, the production index in the ‘Construction’ section increased by 1.8% compared to the previous month. An increase was observed in the specialized construction activities - by 3.4%, as well as in the production of civil engineering - by 3.0%. A decrease was seen in the building construction - by 0.6%. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

The calendar-adjusted data showed a rise of 8.9% in the construction production compared to the same month of 2024. The specialized construction activities went up by 13.9%, civil engineering - by 13.0%, and construction of buildings - by 1.9%.

The Industrial Production Index decreased by 3.6% in March 2025 compared to the previous month. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

In March 2025, compared to February 2025, a decrease was seen in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply - by 39.8%, while a rise was registered in the mining and quarrying industry - by 6.0%, and in the manufacturing - by 0.8%.

In comparison with March 2024, a decrease of 8.3% was reported in the calendar-adjusted Industrial Production Index.

On an annual basis, a drop of the Industrial Production Index was observed in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply - by 29.7%, in the manufacturing - by 3.3%, while a rise was registered in the mining and quarrying industry - by 2.9%.

In March 2025, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.1% compared to the previous month. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

An increase was reported in ‘Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco’, and in ‘Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel)’ - both by 0.9%, while in ‘Retail sales of automotive fuel in specialised stores’ was noticed a decrease - by 1.9%.

The trade turnover rose by 5.4% compared to the same month of 2024 according to the calendar-adjusted data.

In March 2025, compared to the same month of 2024, a growth of the turnover was registered in all groups: ‘Retail sales of automotive fuel in specialised stores’ - by 8.3%, ‘Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel)’ - by 7.2%, and in ‘Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco’ - by 0.5%.

In February 2025, the total production index in Services of the business economy decreased by 1.6% compared to the previous month. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

Compared to February 2024, a rise of 5.6% was registered in the calendar-adjusted index according to preliminary data.