Bulgaria’s exports in January 2026 down 1.4%, imports up 0.1% y/y

In January 2026, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 3327 million euro, 1.4 per cent less than in January 2025, the National Statistical Institute said on March 12, citing preliminary data.

The total value of all the goods imported into Bulgaria in January 2026 was 4373 million euro (at CIF prices), 0.1 per cent more than in January 2025.

Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in January 2026, amounting to 1046 million euro.

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