Bulgaria Imports from Russia
Bulgaria's imports from Russia fell to $329.56 million in 2024, down from $3.51 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 90.6% ($3.18 billion) from the previous year. Top imports for Bulgaria from Russia were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($217.18 million), Fertilizers ($71.79 million) and Aluminium and aluminium articles ($5.90 million).
Bulgaria moved from a trade deficit with Russia of $2.97B in 2023 to a surplus of $70.96M in 2024. This represents a reversal of $3.04 billion (102.4%).
Bulgaria Imports from Russia by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of Bulgaria imports from Russia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $217.18M | 2024 |
| 2 | Fertilizers | $71.79M | 2024 |
| 3 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $5.90M | 2024 |
| 4 | Iron and steel | $4.70M | 2024 |
| 5 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $4.58M | 2024 |
| 6 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $3.34M | 2024 |
| 7 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $3.04M | 2024 |
| 8 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $2.43M | 2024 |
| 9 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $2.11M | 2024 |
| 10 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $1.64M | 2024 |
| 11 | Rubber and rubber articles | $1.17M | 2024 |
| 12 | Pharmaceutical products | $1.12M | 2024 |
| 13 | Organic chemicals | $931,821.64 | 2024 |
| 14 | Clocks, watches, parts | $826,957.37 | 2024 |
| 15 | Plastics and plastic articles | $786,496.96 | 2024 |
| 16 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $729,338.20 | 2024 |
| 17 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $623,906.40 | 2024 |
| 18 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $609,720.42 | 2024 |
| 19 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $606,794.28 | 2024 |
| 20 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $593,742.81 | 2024 |
| 21 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $570,460.90 | 2024 |
| 22 | Nickel and nickel articles | $485,930.82 | 2024 |
| 23 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $405,097.42 | 2024 |
| 24 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $323,570.37 | 2024 |
| 25 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $272,381.70 | 2024 |
| 26 | Footwear and parts | $251,368.80 | 2024 |
| 27 | Glass and glassware | $242,162.24 | 2024 |
| 28 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $215,564.23 | 2024 |
| 29 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $208,313.59 | 2024 |
| 30 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $191,165.52 | 2024 |
| 31 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $173,027.32 | 2024 |
| 32 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $172,480.81 | 2024 |
| 33 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $146,877.35 | 2024 |
| 34 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $142,550.09 | 2024 |
| 35 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $139,386.65 | 2024 |
| 36 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $129,569.42 | 2024 |
| 37 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $89,205.27 | 2024 |
| 38 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $78,671.16 | 2024 |
| 39 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $76,776.63 | 2024 |
| 40 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $71,671.65 | 2024 |
| 41 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $67,395.84 | 2024 |
| 42 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $46,531.73 | 2024 |
| 43 | Copper and copper articles | $46,443.23 | 2024 |
| 44 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $43,365.52 | 2024 |
| 45 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $34,413.96 | 2024 |
| 46 | Cereals | $27,421.65 | 2024 |
| 47 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $26,750.68 | 2024 |
| 48 | Toys, games, sports goods | $22,214.33 | 2024 |
| 49 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $21,941.63 | 2024 |
| 50 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $21,413.38 | 2024 |
| 51 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $14,455.91 | 2024 |
| 52 | Unspecified commodities | $14,255.67 | 2024 |
| 53 | Sugar and confectionery | $12,383.27 | 2024 |
| 54 | Other base metals, cermets | $11,251.54 | 2024 |
| 55 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $8,121.29 | 2024 |
| 56 | Articles of iron or steel | $7,818.16 | 2024 |
| 57 | Works of art, antiques | $7,328.07 | 2024 |
| 58 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $6,175.87 | 2024 |
| 59 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $5,416.40 | 2024 |
| 60 | Non-knitted clothing | $4,474.40 | 2024 |
| 61 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $3,735.39 | 2024 |
| 62 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $3,653.53 | 2024 |
| 63 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $3,497.54 | 2024 |
| 64 | Animal products | $3,292.88 | 2024 |
| 65 | Headgear | $2,105.27 | 2024 |
| 66 | Ceramic products | $1,226.88 | 2024 |
| 67 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $1,177.65 | 2024 |
| 68 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $1,080.29 | 2024 |
| 69 | Furskins and artificial fur | $977.41 | 2024 |
| 70 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $486.21 | 2024 |
| 71 | Musical instruments, parts | $458.56 | 2024 |
| 72 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $431.45 | 2024 |
| 73 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $108.42 | 2024 |
| 74 | Man-made staple fibres | $69.14 | 2024 |
| 75 | Cork and cork products | $52.00 | 2024 |
Bulgaria Imports from Russia (1996-2024)
The table below shows historical data for Bulgaria imports from Russia by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Import Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 329.56 |
| 2023 | 3,507.51 |
| 2022 | 6,289.12 |
| 2021 | 3,523.95 |
| 2020 | 2,140.70 |
| 2019 | 3,728.54 |
| 2018 | 3,686.67 |
| 2017 | 3,510.20 |
| 2016 | 2,584.53 |
| 2015 | 3,499.20 |
| 2014 | 5,277.68 |
| 2013 | 6,352.47 |
| 2012 | 6,809.68 |
| 2011 | 5,741.61 |
| 2010 | 4,094.39 |
| 2009 | 3,648.61 |
| 2008 | 6,536.10 |
| 2007 | 5,143.60 |
| 2006 | 3,998.19 |
| 2005 | 2,840.70 |
| 2004 | 1,792.82 |
| 2003 | 1,368.59 |
| 2002 | 1,170.99 |
| 2001 | 1,457.16 |
| 2000 | 1,584.68 |
| 1999 | 1,120.08 |
| 1998 | 1,003.19 |
| 1997 | 1,382.16 |
| 1996 | 1,694.15 |