Bulgaria’s exports in January – September 2026 up 1.3%, imports up 14.5% y/y

In January – September 2026, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 35 599.3 million euro, 11.3 per cent more than in January – September 2025, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on November 11, citing preliminary data.

In September 2026, total exports of goods added up to 4 422.5 million euro, an increase of 21.4 per cent compared with September 2025, the NSI said.

The total value of all the goods imported into Bulgaria in January – September 2026 was 44 565.2 million euro (at CIF prices), 14.5 per cent more than in January – September 2025.

In September 2026, the total imports of goods increased by 14.3 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year, adding up to 5 314.7 million euro.

Bulgaria’s total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in January – September 2026, amounting to 8 965.9 million euro.

In September 2026, the total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – import CIF) was also negative, adding up to 892.2 million euro, the NSI said.