Bulgaria Trade Gap Hits New Peak #deotrade #Bulgaria #Balance_of_Trade Bulgaria posted a trade deficit of BGN 2,
909. 1 million in December 2025, widening from BGN 1,
653. 6 million in the corresponding month of the previous year. This marked a fresh record-high deficit, as imports increased more than exports. Year-on-year, imports advanced by
17. 3% to BGN 9,
645. 5 million, driven by higher purchases from both non-EU (
30. 7%) and EU countries (
7. 9%). Meanwhile, exports rose at a softer
2. 5% to BGN 6,
736. 4 million, with shipments increasing to EU countries (
6. 5%), while sales declined to non-EU countries (-
3. 7%). Considering the full year of 2025, the country’s trade shortfall reached BGN 21,
710. 6 million, expanding sharply from BGN 12,
864. 5 million in the previous year.