In January – May 2024, the total value of all goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to BGN 34 145.7 million, 6.6 per cent less than in January – May 2023, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on July 10, citing preliminary data.
In May 2024, total exports of goods added up to BGN 6 669.7 million, a decrease of 9.3 per cent compared with May 2023, the NSI said.
The total value of all goods imported into Bulgaria in January – May 2024 was BGN 39 735.9 million (at CIF prices), 1.4 per cent less in January – May 2023.
In May 2024, total imports of goods decreased by 2.8 per cent compared with May 2023, adding up to BGN 7 918.7 million.
Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in the period January – May 2024, amounting to BGN 5 590.2 million.
In May 2024, the total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – import CIF) was also negative, adding up to BGN 1 249.0 million.