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In July 2021 compared to June 2021 an increase is reported for the production of: solid fuels - by 97.7%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 33.3%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 8.0%, and electricity - by 18.9%. A decrease is reported for the production of transport diesel - by 5.4%. No change for the production of natural gas.

In July 2021 compared to June 2021 an increase is reported for the deliveries of: solid fuels - by 96.8%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 11.1%, transport diesel - by 31.4%, natural gas - by 12.6% and electricity - by 9.8%. No change for the deliveries of liquefied petroleum gases.

In August 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 626.6 thousand. The trips with holiday and recreation purposes in August 2021 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.1%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) - 40.5%, and with professional purpose - 18.4%.

In August 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 537.6 thousand, as the transit was 40.7% (626.1 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country. In August 2021, the relative share of visits by purpose was as follows: with other purposes - 47.6%, with holiday and recreation purpose - 45.1%, and with professional purpose - 7.3%.

In September 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 2.4 percentage points in comparison with August. A reduction of the indicator is observed in industry, construction and retail trade, and in service sector preserves approximately its level from the previous month.

In September 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

Preliminary data of the NSI for the second quarter of 2021 indicate that the total hourly labour cost rose by 6.7% compared to the second quarter of 2020.

The consumer price index in August 2021 compared to July 2021 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.

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.

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 3 750.3 million BGN.

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 year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and EU added up to 42 024.7 million BGN and grew by 25.2%.