Imports of goods and services in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Imports of goods and services was 44.33 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Bulgaria, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Bulgaria stood at 44.33 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of up 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bulgaria peaked at 75.32 billion constant LCU in 1987 and was at its lowest, 5.92 billion constant LCU, in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 126th of 179 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.
Imports of goods and services in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 50.20 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 53.97 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 53.18 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 56.04 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 61.39 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 68.14 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1986 | 69.96 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 75.32 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1988 | 65.91 billion constant LCU | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 57.34 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 17.49 billion constant LCU | -69.5% |
| 1991 | 5.92 billion constant LCU | -66.1% |
| 1992 | 7.13 billion constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 1993 | 7.80 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 6.77 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 1995 | 8.81 billion constant LCU | +30.1% |
| 1996 | 8.77 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 8.57 billion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 9.98 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1999 | 9.02 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 10.15 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2001 | 10.79 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 12.43 billion constant LCU | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 15.69 billion constant LCU | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 17.94 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 20.80 billion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 25.50 billion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 26.74 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 20.99 billion constant LCU | -21.5% |
| 2009 | 20.92 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 22.94 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 24.17 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 25.22 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 26.52 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 27.78 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 29.18 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 31.31 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 33.06 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 34.84 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 33.37 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 36.94 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 42.61 billion constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 40.28 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 41.87 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 44.33 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 44.33 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61.15 billion constant LCU | 50.20 billion constant LCU | 75.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.03 billion constant LCU | 5.92 billion constant LCU | 17.49 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.19 billion constant LCU | 10.15 billion constant LCU | 26.74 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.84 billion constant LCU | 22.94 billion constant LCU | 34.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.72 billion constant LCU | 36.94 billion constant LCU | 44.33 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1117 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,271 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 10.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 10,525 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.4593 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Bulgaria?
- Imports of goods and services in Bulgaria was 44.33 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 75.32 billion constant LCU in 1987.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.92 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Bulgaria rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bulgaria ranks 126th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.