Bulgaria’s exports in January 2025 fell 2.5%, imports rose 10.4% y/y

In January 2025, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 6 213.1 million leva, which is 2.5% less than in January 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on March 12, citing preliminary data.

The total value of all the goods imported into the country in January 2025 amounted to 8 187.6 million leva (at CIF prices), or 10.4% more than in January 2024. the NSI said.

Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in January 2025 and amounted to 1 974.5 million leva.

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