Imports in Bulgaria grew by 5.2% year-on-year to BGN 9,513.3 million in November 2025, with arrivals increasing from both EU (0.6%) and non-EU countries (12.4%). Imports in Bulgaria averaged 4306.87 BGN Million from 2000 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 10219.30 BGN Million in June of 2022 and a record low of 894.10 BGN Million in April of 2000. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

Imports in Bulgaria is expected to be 7850.00 BGN Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bulgaria Imports is projected to trend around 7930.00 BGN Million in 2026 and 8500.00 BGN Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -2541.50 -2366.50 BGN Million Nov 2025
Capital Flows -573.90 -1154.00 EUR Million Nov 2025
Current Account -1114.00 -1064.60 EUR Million Nov 2025
Current Account to GDP -1.00 -0.30 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 6971.80 7769.50 BGN Million Nov 2025
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 53557.40 55416.00 EUR Million Oct 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 410.50 456.30 EUR Million Nov 2025
Gold Reserves 42.93 40.87 Tonnes Sep 2025
Imports 9513.30 10136.00 BGN Million Nov 2025
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Natural Gas Imports 0.00 73831.86 Terajoule Dec 2025
Remittances 104.50 119.20 EUR Million Nov 2025
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2024
Tourist Arrivals YoY 888425.00 732808.00 Dec 2025
Weapons Sales 14.00 19.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2024


Bulgaria Imports
Bulgaria imports mainly fuels, machinery and transport equipment, metals, raw materials. Bulgaria's main imports partners are Russia, Germany, Italy, Romania and Italy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
9513.30 10136.00 10219.30 894.10 2000 - 2025 BGN Million Monthly


International Trade
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