South Africa Exports to Bulgaria

South Africa's exports to Bulgaria fell to $17.54 million in 2024, down from $45.45 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 61.4% ($27.91 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Bulgaria were Wool and animal hair fabrics ($5.25 million), Aircraft, spacecraft, parts ($2.66 million), Machinery, mechanical appliances and reactors ($2.41 million).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Bulgaria that widened to $191.65 million in 2024 from $112.6 million in 2023. This is an increase of 70.2% ($79.06 million).

South Africa Exports to Bulgaria by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Bulgaria by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.

Export Rank Exported Goods Export Value (USD) Year
1 Wool and animal hair fabrics $5.25M 2024
2 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $2.66M 2024
3 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $2.41M 2024
4 Man-made staple fibres $1.68M 2024
5 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $1.16M 2024
6 Raw hides, skins, leather $1.13M 2024
7 Works of art, antiques $786,750.34 2024
8 Fertilizers $723,912.45 2024
9 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $413,991.52 2024
10 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $378,421.38 2024
11 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $262,107.92 2024
12 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $142,772.92 2024
13 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $73,155.99 2024
14 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $69,359.52 2024
15 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $65,612.06 2024
16 Miscellaneous edible preparations $55,483.61 2024
17 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $45,235.97 2024
18 Plastics and plastic articles $41,485.90 2024
19 Pharmaceutical products $33,662.78 2024
20 Toys, games, sports goods $28,963.89 2024
21 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $22,199.53 2024
22 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $19,933.12 2024
23 Organic chemicals $17,707.06 2024
24 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $16,035.43 2024
25 Ceramic products $8,261.83 2024
26 Articles of iron or steel $8,232.29 2024
27 Animal products $6,980.97 2024
28 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $6,341.86 2024
29 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $5,463.90 2024
30 Furskins and artificial fur $3,553.92 2024
31 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $2,748.14 2024
32 Glass and glassware $2,676.78 2024
33 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $1,352.15 2024
34 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $741.37 2024
35 Cereals $739.78 2024
36 Rubber and rubber articles $468.13 2024
37 Miscellaneous base metal articles $307.90 2024
38 Copper and copper articles $249.54 2024
39 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $231.96 2024
40 Paper, paperboard and articles $167.93 2024
41 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $144.89 2024
42 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $91.17 2024
43 Wood and wood products, charcoal $82.33 2024
44 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $60.05 2024
45 Food industry residues, animal feed $54.59 2024
46 Miscellaneous chemical products $51.92 2024
47 Musical instruments, parts $44.27 2024
48 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $32.76 2024
49 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $16.87 2024
50 Knitted or crocheted clothing $13.65 2024
51 Headgear $12.72 2024
52 Live animals $5.46 2024
53 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $5.46 2024
54 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects $1.09 2024
55 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $0.82 2024
56 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $0.55 2024