Trade lane

What Bulgaria buys from China.

Bulgaria imported USD 5.5bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 68 per cent on 2022. That is 15 per cent of everything Bulgaria imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 5.5bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 3.2bn in 2022)
15 per centof Bulgaria's imports in these lines, USD 37bn from every source
701product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Bulgaria's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Bulgaria paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Bulgaria imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 48 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Bulgaria's imports46 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changefrom USD 17m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 819,142 a tonne, 430 tonnes
    USD 352min 2024
  2. 2

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Bulgaria's imports91 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 234m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,689 a tonne, 95,175 tonnes
    USD 256min 2024
  3. 3

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Bulgaria's imports71 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changefrom USD 16m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 263,805 a tonne, 687 tonnes
    USD 181min 2024
  4. 4

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Bulgaria's imports64 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 98m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,867 a tonne, 19,375 tonnes
    USD 152min 2024
  5. 5

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Bulgaria's imports67 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changeup 296 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,913 a tonne, 4,835 tonnes
    USD 135min 2024
  6. 6

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Bulgaria's imports71 per cent, 91 source countries
    Changeup 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,565 a tonne, 23,974 tonnes
    USD 133min 2024
  7. 7

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Bulgaria's imports60 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,751 a tonne, 8,156 tonnes
    USD 128min 2024
  8. 8

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Bulgaria's imports49 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changeup 455 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 94,222 a tonne, 1,181 tonnes
    USD 111min 2024
  9. 9

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Bulgaria's imports51 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 53,398 a tonne, 1,270 tonnes
    USD 68min 2024
  10. 10

    Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890

    Share of Bulgaria's imports15 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 34,524 a tonne, 1,495 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  11. 11

    Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650

    Share of Bulgaria's imports50 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changefrom USD 5m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 43,008 a tonne, 1,058 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  12. 12

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Bulgaria's imports23 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 397 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,835 a tonne, 1,812 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  13. 13

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Bulgaria's imports18 per cent, 103 source countries
    Changeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,016 a tonne, 2,749 tonnes
    USD 41min 2024
  14. 14

    Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30HS 950450

    Share of Bulgaria's imports64 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changefrom USD 180k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 89,444 a tonne, 411 tonnes
    USD 37min 2024
  15. 15

    Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 294190

    Share of Bulgaria's imports96 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 34,294 a tonne, 1,011 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  16. 16

    Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320

    Share of Bulgaria's imports46 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,207 a tonne, 15,658 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  17. 17

    Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511

    Share of Bulgaria's imports78 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,319 a tonne, 4,108 tonnes
    USD 34min 2024
  18. 18

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Bulgaria's imports52 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changeup 437 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,388 a tonne, 2,217 tonnes
    USD 34min 2024
  19. 19

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Bulgaria's imports17 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,807 a tonne, 17,957 tonnes
    USD 32min 2024
  20. 20

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Bulgaria's imports17 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,093 a tonne, 3,493 tonnes
    USD 32min 2024
  21. 21

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Bulgaria's imports20 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,616 a tonne, 8,563 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  22. 22

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Bulgaria's imports22 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changeup 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 75,511 a tonne, 391 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
  23. 23

    Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 846729

    Share of Bulgaria's imports64 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 250 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,790 a tonne, 2,682 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  24. 24

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of Bulgaria's imports41 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 440 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,034 a tonne, 1,587 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  25. 25

    Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852

    Share of Bulgaria's imports71 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 29,650 a tonne, 943 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
  26. 26

    Cycles: frames and forks, and parts thereofHS 871491

    Share of Bulgaria's imports63 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,557 a tonne, 1,014 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  27. 27

    Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699

    Share of Bulgaria's imports36 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,455 a tonne, 2,499 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  28. 28

    Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150

    Share of Bulgaria's imports34 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 123,756 a tonne, 208 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  29. 29

    Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70HS 847180

    Share of Bulgaria's imports73 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 162,798 a tonne, 156 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  30. 30

    Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940171

    Share of Bulgaria's imports79 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,532 a tonne, 7,056 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  31. 31

    Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231

    Share of Bulgaria's imports11 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 994,527 a tonne, 25 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  32. 32

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190

    Share of Bulgaria's imports29 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,311 a tonne, 2,263 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  33. 33

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411

    Share of Bulgaria's imports64 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changefrom USD 180k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 148,033 a tonne, 157 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  34. 34

    Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430

    Share of Bulgaria's imports71 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,327 a tonne, 4,359 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  35. 35

    Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811

    Share of Bulgaria's imports43 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 393 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,702 a tonne, 1,368 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  36. 36

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Bulgaria's imports79 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 86,470 a tonne, 257 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  37. 37

    Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housingHS 847160

    Share of Bulgaria's imports73 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 59,358 a tonne, 363 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  38. 38

    Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679

    Share of Bulgaria's imports64 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,730 a tonne, 2,004 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  39. 39

    Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423

    Share of Bulgaria's imports63 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changefrom USD 5k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 10,240 a tonne, 2,071 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  40. 40

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Bulgaria's imports76 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,641 a tonne, 1,740 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  41. 41

    Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330

    Share of Bulgaria's imports44 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 498 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 49,605 a tonne, 406 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  42. 42

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not designed to...HS 852871

    Share of Bulgaria's imports75 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 57,611 a tonne, 348 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  43. 43

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940549

    Share of Bulgaria's imports89 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 83 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,898 a tonne, 1,660 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  44. 44

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Bulgaria's imports32 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 372 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,348 a tonne, 4,499 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  45. 45

    Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011

    Share of Bulgaria's imports28 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,612 a tonne, 5,338 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  46. 46

    Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399

    Share of Bulgaria's imports43 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 275 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,128 a tonne, 472 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  47. 47

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of Bulgaria's imports27 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 3,533 a tonne, 5,247 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  48. 48

    Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830

    Share of Bulgaria's imports44 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 113,070 a tonne, 161 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  49. 49

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of Bulgaria's imports25 per cent, 95 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 46,306 a tonne, 384 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  50. 50

    Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589

    Share of Bulgaria's imports31 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 18min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 352m in 2024, from USD 17m in 2022. China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  2. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130USD 181m in 2024, from USD 16m in 2022. China supplies 71 per cent of the line.
  3. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 111m in 2024, up 455 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). China supplies 49 per cent of the line.
  4. Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419USD 29m in 2024, up 440 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 41 per cent of the line.
  5. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299USD 34m in 2024, up 437 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 52 per cent of the line.
  6. Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872USD 43m in 2024, up 397 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  7. Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 135m in 2024, up 296 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022). China supplies 67 per cent of the line.
  8. Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399USD 19m in 2024, up 275 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 43 per cent of the line.
  9. Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 846729USD 29m in 2024, up 250 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 64 per cent of the line.
  10. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300USD 133m in 2024, up 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). China supplies 71 per cent of the line.
  11. Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011USD 19m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 28 per cent of the line.
  12. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710USD 30m in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  13. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 18m in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 31 per cent of the line.
  14. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760USD 128m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022). China supplies 60 per cent of the line.
  15. Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 32m in 2024, up 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). China supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  16. Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679USD 22m in 2024, up 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 64 per cent of the line.
  17. Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370USD 13m in 2024, up 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  18. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779USD 22m in 2024, up 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 79 per cent of the line.
  19. Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669USD 14m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 20 per cent of the line.
  20. Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51HS 841459USD 11m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 40 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Bulgaria imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 85414391 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 256m; 28 source countries in all.
  2. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713071 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 181m; 70 source countries in all.
  3. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151064 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 152m; 38 source countries in all.
  4. Electrical static convertersHS 85044067 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 135m; 79 source countries in all.
  5. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030071 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 133m; 91 source countries in all.
  6. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85076060 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 128m; 53 source countries in all.
  7. Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30HS 95045064 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 37m; 43 source countries in all.
  8. Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 29419096 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 35m; 25 source countries in all.
  9. Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 94051178 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 34m; 42 source countries in all.
  10. Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 84672964 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 29m; 47 source countries in all.
  11. Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 85285271 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 28m; 55 source countries in all.
  12. Cycles: frames and forks, and parts thereofHS 87149163 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 27m; 24 source countries in all.
  13. Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70HS 84718073 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 25m; 52 source countries in all.
  14. Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 94017179 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 25m; 40 source countries in all.
  15. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 85241164 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 23m; 23 source countries in all.
  16. Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 84143071 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 23m; 45 source countries in all.
  17. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177979 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 22m; 53 source countries in all.
  18. Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housingHS 84716073 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 22m; 61 source countries in all.
  19. Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 85167964 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 22m; 47 source countries in all.
  20. Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 85042363 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 21m; 3 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Bulgaria at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713China: USD 352m at USD 819,142 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 7m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 575,188 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
  2. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130China: USD 181m at USD 263,805 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 7m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 128,232 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 235,231 a tonne.
  3. Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890China: USD 52m at USD 34,524 a tonne. Germany: USD 87m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 14,592 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,674 a tonne.
  4. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690China: USD 41m at USD 15,016 a tonne. Germany: USD 56m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 8,459 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,295 a tonne.
  5. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710China: USD 30m at USD 75,511 a tonne. Turkey: USD 16m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 32,306 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 148,412 a tonne.
  6. Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699China: USD 26m at USD 10,455 a tonne. Italy: USD 11m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 7,719 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,109 a tonne.
  7. Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231China: USD 25m at USD 994,527 a tonne. Germany: USD 47m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 313,396 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 904,842 a tonne.
  8. Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811China: USD 23m at USD 16,702 a tonne. Romania: USD 7m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 13,096 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,295 a tonne.
  9. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399China: USD 18m at USD 46,306 a tonne. Turkey: USD 7m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 32,388 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 57,562 a tonne.
  10. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690China: USD 17m at USD 4,745 a tonne. Turkey: USD 21m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 1,972 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,395 a tonne.
  11. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690China: USD 15m at USD 32,791 a tonne. Germany: USD 40m (29 per cent of the line) at USD 7,686 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,555 a tonne.
  12. Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030China: USD 14m at USD 24,272 a tonne. Bangladesh: USD 10m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 18,237 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 25,431 a tonne.
  13. Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360China: USD 13m at USD 2,138 a tonne. Poland: USD 37m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 1,542 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,351 a tonne.
  14. Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620240China: USD 13m at USD 33,593 a tonne. Myanmar: USD 6m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 22,039 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 37,423 a tonne.
  15. Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)HS 851660China: USD 12m at USD 7,221 a tonne. Turkey: USD 20m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 5,228 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,390 a tonne.
  16. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989China: USD 11m at USD 16,580 a tonne. Turkey: USD 10m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 11,297 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,335 a tonne.
  17. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449China: USD 11m at USD 7,262 a tonne. North Macedonia: USD 11m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 4,715 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,563 a tonne.
  18. Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression typesHS 848071China: USD 11m at USD 37,463 a tonne. Turkey: USD 7m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 24,033 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 65,208 a tonne.
  19. Front-end shovel loadersHS 842951China: USD 10m at USD 7,943 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 6m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 6,208 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,546 a tonne.
  20. Buildings: prefabricated, not of woodHS 940690China: USD 10m at USD 2,241 a tonne. Turkey: USD 7m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 1,568 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,078 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Bulgaria buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Bulgaria with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Bulgaria imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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