Bulgaria’s exports in January – May 2025 down 4.7%, imports up 3.2% y/y

Bulgaria's exports in January–May 2025 fell by 4.7% year-on-year, totaling 33,015.9 million in value, while imports rose by 3.2% over the same period. The widening trade gap reflects softening external demand and increasing domestic consumption. This data has implications for Bulgaria's economic outlook ahead of euro adoption.