Exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Exports as a capacity to import was 43.44 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria is 43.44 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria peaked at 72.08 billion constant LCU in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6.35 billion constant LCU, in 1992.
Bulgaria ranks 124th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 58.40 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 55.72 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 54.88 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 56.35 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 64.41 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 67.50 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 64.43 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 72.08 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 65.44 billion constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 1989 | 55.27 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 1990 | 15.77 billion constant LCU | -71.5% |
| 1991 | 6.57 billion constant LCU | -58.4% |
| 1992 | 6.35 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 6.50 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 6.68 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 12.43 billion constant LCU | +86.0% |
| 1996 | 11.39 billion constant LCU | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 11.52 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 11.93 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 8.15 billion constant LCU | -31.7% |
| 2000 | 8.86 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 8.52 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 10.05 billion constant LCU | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 12.11 billion constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 14.10 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 15.47 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 18.70 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 19.67 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 15.25 billion constant LCU | -22.5% |
| 2009 | 17.50 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 21.57 billion constant LCU | +23.2% |
| 2011 | 24.23 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 23.92 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 26.30 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 27.29 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 29.56 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 33.92 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 35.36 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 36.31 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 35.20 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 38.67 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2021 | 44.39 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 40.93 billion constant LCU | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 44.84 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 46.40 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 43.44 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61.45 billion constant LCU | 54.88 billion constant LCU | 72.08 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.73 billion constant LCU | 6.35 billion constant LCU | 15.77 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.02 billion constant LCU | 8.52 billion constant LCU | 19.67 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.37 billion constant LCU | 21.57 billion constant LCU | 36.31 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.11 billion constant LCU | 38.67 billion constant LCU | 46.40 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 15.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 20,328 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8871 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 18,034 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5143 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 10,454 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Bulgaria was 43.44 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 72.08 billion constant LCU in 1987.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.35 billion constant LCU in 1992.
- How does Bulgaria rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Bulgaria ranks 124th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.