Bulgaria’s exports in January-July 2024 down 2.9%, imports up 0.3% y/y

In January – July 2024, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 49 684.6 million leva, 2.9 per cent less than in January – July 2023, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on September 11, citing preliminary data.

In July 2024, total exports of goods from Bulgaria added up to 7 861.9 million leva, an increase of 7.4 per cent compared with July 2023.

The total value of all goods imported into Bulgaria in January – July 2024 was 56 408.7 million leva (at CIF prices), 0.3 per cent more in January – July 2023.

In July 2024, total imports of goods increased by 9.6 per cent compared with July 2023, adding up to 8 649.7 million leva.

Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in January – July 2024, amounting to 6 724.1 million leva.

In July 2024, the total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – import CIF) was also negative, adding up to 787.8 million leva, the NSI said.

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