In January – July 2023, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 50 746.8 million leva, 5.5 per cent less than in January – July 2022, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on September 13, citing preliminary data.
In July 2023, the total exports of goods added up to 7 081.2 million leva, decreasing by 13.5 per cent compared with July 2022, the NSI said.
The total value of all the goods imported into Bulgaria in January – July 2023 amounted to 56 020.4 million leva (at CIF prices), 8.9 per cent less than in January – July 2022.
In July 2023, the total imports of goods decreased by 17.4 per cent compared with July 2022, adding up to 7 855.0 million leva.
The total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was negative in the period January – July 2023, amounting to 5 273.6 million leva.
In July 2023, the total foreign trade balance (exports FOB – imports CIF) was also negative and added up to 773.8 million leva, the NSI said.