Bulgaria Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Bulgaria's trade balance was $3.7B in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 28.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's trade balance stood at $3.7B in 2025, a rise of +$810.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.7B by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 54th globally.
Bulgaria's trade balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades. At its lowest point in 2008, the country's trade balance reached a deficit of 10,750,907,362.63, a stark contrast to its all-time peak of 4,200,841,695.84 in 2023. Following a modest recovery, Bulgaria's trade balance has continued to grow, reaching a value of 3,659,310,996.92 in 2025, ranking 54th globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Bulgaria's trade balance is closely matched by that of Brunei Darussalam, which reported a value of 3,670,083,959.99 in 2025. The steady growth in Bulgaria's trade balance is a positive indicator of the country's economic performance. However, a decline in global trade or a shift in international trade policies could potentially alter the trajectory of Bulgaria's trade balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $4.5B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $3.7B | +$810.3M | #54 |
| 2024 | $2.8B | −$1.4B | #106 |
| 2023 | $4.2B | +$3.2B | #128 |
| 2022 | $1.0B | −$1.1B | #126 |
| 2021 | $2.1B | +$316.1M | #127 |
| 2020 | $1.8B | −$507.9M | #132 |
| 2019 | $2.3B | +$523.3M | #133 |
| 2018 | $1.8B | −$806.4M | #133 |
| 2017 | $2.6B | −$79.6M | #135 |
| 2016 | $2.7B | +$2.2B | #145 |
| 2015 | $424.5M | +$1.1B | #130 |
| 2014 | $-654.6M | −$342.7M | #84 |
| 2013 | $-311.9M | +$1.5B | #95 |
| 2012 | $-1.8B | −$1.9B | #65 |
| 2011 | $91.3M | +$1.7B | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's trade balance was $3.7B in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 28.4% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's trade balance peaked at $4.2B in 2023.
The lowest trade balance in Bulgaria was $-10.8B in 2008.
Bulgaria ranks 54th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's trade balance is projected to reach $3.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Bulgaria's trade balance was approximately 3.66 billion ($3.7B) in 2025.
The trade balance of Bulgaria in 2025 was $3.7B. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_trade-balance,
title = {Bulgaria Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}