Bulgarian exports up by 16.6% in January-April 2021

Bulgaria’s exports in the first four months of 2021 stood at Leva 21.26 billion, an increase of 16.6 percent compared to the same period of 2020, according to the country’s National Statistical Institute. Imports for the first four months of the year were up by 18.2 percent and amounted to Leva 23.16 billion at CIF prices.

In April alone, exports rose by 47.9 percent year-on-year, amounting to Leva 5.75 billion in FOB (free on board) prices. Imports in April 2021 also saw a sharp jump, rising by 52.5 percent to Leva 6.04 billion at CIF prices (with cost, insurance and freight to the border included).