In 2024, exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 5.1% compared to 2023 and amounted to 30,114.9 million leva. Bulgaria's main trading partners are Turkey, the United States of America, Serbia, the Republic of North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, China and Egypt, which account for 47.9% of exports to third countries.
In December 2024, exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 4.4% compared to the same month of the previous year and amounted to 2,450.3 million leva. leva.
In exports, distributed according to the Standard Foreign Trade Classification, the largest growth was recorded in the sector “Chemical substances and products“ (10.1%). The largest decline was observed in the sector “Fats, oils and waxes of animal and vegetable origin“ (36.5%).
Imports of goods to Bulgaria from third countries in 2024 increased by 6.9% compared to 2023 and amounted to 41,603.0 million leva. The largest value volume of goods imported from Turkey, China, Ukraine and Serbia.
In December 2024, imports of goods to Bulgaria from third countries increased by 12.0% compared to the same month of the previous year and amounted to 3,372.6 million. leva.
In imports, distributed according to the Standard Foreign Trade Classification, the largest increase was recorded in the sector “Miscellaneous manufactured goods, n.e.c.“ (24.5%). The largest decrease was observed in the sector “Machinery, equipment and vehicles“ (1.5%).
The foreign trade balance (export FOB - import CIF) of Bulgaria with third countries for 2024 is negative and amounts to 11,488.1 million leva.
In December 2024, the foreign trade balance (export FOB - import CIF) with third countries is also negative and amounts to 922.3 million leva.
In 2024, a total of 84,047.2 million goods were exported from Bulgaria. BGN, which is 3.3% less than in 2023.
In December 2024, total exports of goods amounted to BGN 6,209.3 million and decreased by 3.9% compared to the same month of the previous year.
In 2024, a total of goods worth BGN 97,389.1 million were imported into the country (at CIF prices), or 0.3% more than in 2023.
In December 2024, total imports of goods increased by 1.2% compared to the same month of the previous year and amounted to BGN 7,883.8 million.
The total foreign trade balance (FOB exports - CIF imports) is negative for 2024 and amounts to BGN 13,341.9 million. leva.
In December 2024, the total foreign trade balance (export FOB - import CIF) was also negative and amounted to 1,674.5 million leva.