Bulgaria’s exports stand at BGN 26.6 bn

Since the beginning of the year, Bulgaria has exported goods worth BGN 26.6 bn, exports having increased by 2.3%, compared to the same period of 2011, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Wednesday. Imports increased more rapidly and were worth BGN 33.1 bn in January - August 2012, having increased by 13.1%, compared to the same period of last year.

In August 2012, Bulgaria’s foreign trade balance had a deficit of BGN 439 mln. After deducting transportation and insurance costs on imports, the deficit amounts to BGN 237.5 mln. Total exports were worth BGN 3.6 bn, registering a 6.2% increase, compared to the same month of last year. Imports increased by 16.7%, compared to August 2011 and amounted to BGN 4.1 bn.

Since the beginning of 2012, Bulgaria exported goods worth BGN 10.9 bn to countries outside the European Union, registering an increase of 9.4%. Our country’s main trade partners are Turkey, China, Russia, Serbia and Macedonia, accounting for 47.1% of the exports to third countries.

In August 2012, exports to third countries increased by 38.5%, compared to the same month of the previous year and stood at BGN 1.7 bn. During the first eight months of 2012, imports into Bulgaria from third countries increased by 14.6%, compared to the same period of 2011 and totaled BGN 13.8 bn. The largest volume of goods was imported from Russia, Turkey and China.

In August 2012, Bulgaria’s imports from third countries increased by 27%, compared to the same month of last year and amounted to BGN 1.9 bn.

Bulgaria’s trade balance (export FOB - import CIF) with third countries for the January-August 2012 period had a deficit of BGN 2,838.8 mln and a deficit of BGN 187.5 mln for August 2012.

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