Balgarianovinite.com In January 2026, Bulgaria’s exports of goods to non-EU countries decreased by 9% compared with the same month of 2025, reaching EUR 1,012.6 million, according to preliminary data published on Thursday by the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Bulgaria’s main trading partners were Turkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States, Serbia, North Macedonia, Ukraine and Algeria, which together accounted for 47.4% of exports to non-EU countries.
The largest increase in exports was recorded in the sector “Animal and vegetable fats, oils and waxes” (175%). The largest decline was observed in the sector “Mineral fuel, lubricants and related materials” (72.4%).
Imports of goods into Bulgaria from non-EU countries in January 2026 increased by 5.3% compared with January 2025, reaching EUR 2,044.5 million. The largest value of imported goods came from Turkiye, China, Brazil and Ukraine.
In imports, the largest increase was recorded in the sector “Machinery and transport equipment” (57.7%), while the largest decline was observed in “Animal and vegetable fats, oils and waxes” (46.5%).
Bulgaria’s trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) with non-EU countries in January 2026 was negative, amounting to EUR 1,031.9 million.
Bulgaria’s Trade in Goods with Non-EU Countries and the EU – Total
In January 2026, Bulgaria exported goods worth a total of EUR 3,327 million, which was 1.4% less compared with January 2025.
In the same month, the total value of goods imported into the country reached EUR 4,373 million (CIF prices), or 0.1% more than in January 2025.
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