Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Imports by region of origin was 789.68 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
789.68 million current US$
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
103rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
1.28 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
59.62 million current US$
in 1984
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria, 1981–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Bulgaria is 789.68 million current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 19.9% on the previous year and up 78.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Bulgaria peaked at 1.28 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 59.62 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Bulgaria 103rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 297.53 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 131.28 million current US$ | -55.9% |
| 1983 | 86.23 million current US$ | -34.3% |
| 1984 | 59.62 million current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1985 | 143.82 million current US$ | +141.2% |
| 1986 | 155.80 million current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 133.82 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1988 | 164.39 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1989 | 211.76 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1990 | 117.70 million current US$ | -44.4% |
| 1991 | 159.89 million current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1992 | 165.41 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 163.58 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 159.51 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 199.80 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1996 | 176.81 million current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 144.50 million current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1998 | 245.65 million current US$ | +70.0% |
| 1999 | 206.13 million current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 230.03 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 231.77 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 219.98 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 328.03 million current US$ | +49.1% |
| 2004 | 378.83 million current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 532.57 million current US$ | +40.6% |
| 2006 | 577.98 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 383.50 million current US$ | -33.6% |
| 2008 | 500.26 million current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2009 | 293.03 million current US$ | -41.4% |
| 2010 | 230.56 million current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2011 | 332.15 million current US$ | +44.1% |
| 2012 | 334.18 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 334.93 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 441.54 million current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2015 | 341.55 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 335.47 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 374.46 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 442.86 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2019 | 506.15 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 784.76 million current US$ | +55.0% |
| 2021 | 674.48 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +90.5% |
| 2023 | 985.77 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 789.68 million current US$ | -19.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 789.68 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 31% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 789.68 million current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 billion current US$, 43% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 153.81 million current US$ | 59.62 million current US$ | 297.53 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 173.90 million current US$ | 117.70 million current US$ | 245.65 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 367.60 million current US$ | 219.98 million current US$ | 577.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 367.38 million current US$ | 230.56 million current US$ | 506.15 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 903.93 million current US$ | 674.48 million current US$ | 1.28 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 234.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 60.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0373 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 759.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Bulgaria?
- Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria was 789.68 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.62 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Bulgaria rank for imports by region of origin?
- Bulgaria ranks 103rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.