Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Imports by region of origin was 1.82 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.82 billion current US$
Change on year
up 106.2%
World rank
80th
of 210 countries
All-time high
1.82 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
59.62 million current US$
in 1984
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Bulgaria is 1.82 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 106.2% on the previous year and up 431.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Bulgaria peaked at 1.82 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 59.62 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Bulgaria 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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 | 880.36 million current US$ | -10.7% |
| 2025 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +106.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 1.82 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 billion current US$, 61% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 1.82 billion current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.11 billion current US$, 86% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 153.81 million current US$ | 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 | 1.07 billion current US$ | 674.48 million current US$ | 1.82 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 316.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1831 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 231.34 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % 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 1.82 billion current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – 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 1.82 billion current US$ in 2025.
- 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 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 431.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – 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.