Bulgaria’s exports in January – August 2026 up 10%, imports up 14.5% y/y

In January – August 2026, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 31 176.8 million euro, 10 per cent more than in January – August 2025, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on October 12, citing preliminary data.

In August 2026, the total exports of goods added up to 4 032.2 million euro, an increase of 20.7 per cent compared with August 2025, the NSI said.

The total value of all the goods imported into Bulgaria in January – August 2026 was 39 250.5 million euro (at CIF prices), 14.5 per cent more than in January – August 2025.

In August 2026, the total imports of goods increased by 21.3 per cent compared with August 2025, adding up to 4 710.9 million euro.

Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in January – August 2026, amounting to 8 073.7 million euro.

In August 2026, Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – import CIF) was also negative, adding up to 678.7 million euro, the NSI said.