Trade lane

What Bulgaria buys from Germany.

Bulgaria imported USD 4.8bn of manufactured and processed goods from Germany in 2024, down 9 per cent on 2022. That is 13 per cent of everything Bulgaria imported in these lines, and Germany is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Germany 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 4.8bnfrom Germany in 2024 (USD 5.3bn in 2022)
13 per centof Bulgaria's imports in these lines, USD 37bn from every source
693product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2Germany's rank among Bulgaria's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Bulgaria paid Germany for it at the border, Germany'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 41 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Bulgaria's imports18 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 233m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 42,093 a tonne, 6,103 tonnes
    USD 257min 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Bulgaria's imports72 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 59,365 a tonne, 2,243 tonnes
    USD 133min 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Bulgaria's imports33 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,848 a tonne, 5,470 tonnes
    USD 109min 2024
  4. 4

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

    Share of Bulgaria's imports25 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,592 a tonne, 5,995 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  5. 5

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Bulgaria's imports26 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6.4m a tonne, 13 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332

    Share of Bulgaria's imports26 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,106 a tonne, 7,548 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  7. 7

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

    Share of Bulgaria's imports40 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 100,344 a tonne, 720 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  8. 8

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

    Share of Bulgaria's imports24 per cent, 103 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,459 a tonne, 6,657 tonnes
    USD 56min 2024
  9. 9

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333

    Share of Bulgaria's imports34 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,249 a tonne, 2,149 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  10. 10

    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 imports21 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 313,396 a tonne, 149 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  11. 11

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Bulgaria's imports36 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 62,628 a tonne, 737 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  12. 12

    Combine harvester-threshersHS 843351

    Share of Bulgaria's imports48 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,491 a tonne, 2,569 tonnes
    USD 42min 2024
  13. 13

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Bulgaria's imports23 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.0m a tonne, 40 tonnes
    USD 41min 2024
  14. 14

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360

    Share of Bulgaria's imports34 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 282 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,514 a tonne, 1,523 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  15. 15

    Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690

    Share of Bulgaria's imports29 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,686 a tonne, 5,217 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  16. 16

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Bulgaria's imports30 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,086 a tonne, 9,122 tonnes
    USD 37min 2024
  17. 17

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or lessHS 180631

    Share of Bulgaria's imports45 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,039 a tonne, 3,900 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  18. 18

    Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195

    Share of Bulgaria's imports23 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,106 a tonne, 2,197 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  19. 19

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Bulgaria's imports14 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,783 a tonne, 5,308 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  20. 20

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632

    Share of Bulgaria's imports36 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,320 a tonne, 4,034 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
  21. 21

    Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220

    Share of Bulgaria's imports11 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,426 a tonne, 1,507 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  22. 22

    Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391

    Share of Bulgaria's imports54 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,060 a tonne, 1,211 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  23. 23

    Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121

    Share of Bulgaria's imports17 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,530 a tonne, 3,829 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  24. 24

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690

    Share of Bulgaria's imports21 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,383 a tonne, 3,782 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
  25. 25

    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 imports20 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 149,257 a tonne, 181 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  26. 26

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Bulgaria's imports21 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,165 a tonne, 3,268 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  27. 27

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Bulgaria's imports21 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,676 a tonne, 2,746 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  28. 28

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Bulgaria's imports11 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,225 a tonne, 1,561 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  29. 29

    Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590

    Share of Bulgaria's imports15 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,768 a tonne, 9,050 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  30. 30

    Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 871639

    Share of Bulgaria's imports44 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,473 a tonne, 9,789 tonnes
    USD 24min 2024
  31. 31

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Bulgaria's imports8 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,054 a tonne, 1,679 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  32. 32

    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 imports8 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 280,017 a tonne, 74 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  33. 33

    Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in...HS 180620

    Share of Bulgaria's imports52 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changefrom USD 681k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 7,747 a tonne, 2,644 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  34. 34

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of Bulgaria's imports12 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,137 a tonne, 1,803 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  35. 35

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Bulgaria's imports24 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,151 a tonne, 4,826 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  36. 36

    Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail saleHS 300450

    Share of Bulgaria's imports56 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 96,279 a tonne, 208 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  37. 37

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Bulgaria's imports14 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 100,738 a tonne, 188 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  38. 38

    Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not...HS 391620

    Share of Bulgaria's imports46 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,146 a tonne, 5,946 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  39. 39

    Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or shipsHS 854430

    Share of Bulgaria's imports18 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 25,635 a tonne, 718 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  40. 40

    Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669

    Share of Bulgaria's imports26 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 66,962 a tonne, 274 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  41. 41

    Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metalHS 830160

    Share of Bulgaria's imports62 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,296 a tonne, 2,483 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  42. 42

    Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereofHS 870894

    Share of Bulgaria's imports52 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,591 a tonne, 2,285 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  43. 43

    Railway or tramway coaches: passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding...HS 860500

    Share of Bulgaria's imports94 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 17min 2024
  44. 44

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of Bulgaria's imports34 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 47,459 a tonne, 355 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  45. 45

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

    Share of Bulgaria's imports9 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,594 a tonne, 4,675 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  46. 46

    Seeders, planters and transplanters: other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplantersHS 843239

    Share of Bulgaria's imports39 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,764 a tonne, 976 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  47. 47

    Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511

    Share of Bulgaria's imports100 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 16min 2024
  48. 48

    Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary formsHS 390810

    Share of Bulgaria's imports34 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,795 a tonne, 4,145 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  49. 49

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

    Share of Bulgaria's imports21 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,906 a tonne, 1,660 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  50. 50

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Bulgaria's imports21 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,109 a tonne, 768 tonnes
    USD 15min 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. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 40m in 2024, up 282 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Germany supplies 34 per cent of the line.
  2. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110USD 14m in 2024, up 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  3. Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail saleHS 300450USD 20m in 2024, up 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 56 per cent of the line.
  4. Rail locomotives: powered from an external source of electricityHS 860110USD 14m in 2024, up 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 44 per cent of the line.
  5. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 72m in 2024, up 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). Germany supplies 40 per cent of the line.
  6. Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490USD 14m in 2024, up 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 51 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332USD 84m in 2024, up 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022). Germany supplies 26 per cent of the line.
  8. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989USD 46m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). Germany supplies 36 per cent of the line.
  9. Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildingsHS 830241USD 13m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 43 per cent of the line.
  10. Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910USD 13m in 2024, up 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  11. Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220USD 29m in 2024, up 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Germany supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  12. Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)HS 851660USD 9m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 12 per cent of the line.
  13. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324USD 133m in 2024, up 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022). Germany supplies 72 per cent of the line.
  14. Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180USD 12m in 2024, up 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 31 per cent of the line.
  15. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499USD 12m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  16. Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170USD 13m in 2024, up 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  17. Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereofHS 870894USD 17m in 2024, up 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Germany supplies 52 per cent of the line.
  18. Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metalHS 830230USD 9m in 2024, up 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 79 per cent of the line.
  19. Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoaHS 210500USD 9m in 2024, up 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  20. Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320USD 10m in 2024, up 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 14 per cent of the line.
Where Germany dominates

Lines where Germany supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Germany 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. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 87032472 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 133m; 42 source countries in all.
  2. Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metalHS 83016062 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 18m; 46 source countries in all.
  3. Railway or tramway coaches: passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding...HS 86050094 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 17m; 6 source countries in all.
  4. Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511100 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 16m; 5 source countries in all.
  5. Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85078076 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 13m; 38 source countries in all.
  6. Harrows: disc harrowsHS 84322167 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 12m; 22 source countries in all.
  7. Plastics: of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 39203060 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 12m; 27 source countries in all.
  8. Iron or steel: helical springs and leaves for springsHS 73202060 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 10m; 56 source countries in all.
  9. Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805HS 48059273 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 10m; 10 source countries in all.
  10. Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metalHS 83023079 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 9m; 54 source countries in all.
  11. Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69HS 68069077 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 8m; 28 source countries in all.
  12. Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc, copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel-silver))HS 74112981 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 8m; 23 source countries in all.
  13. Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formsHS 39052973 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 6m; 12 source countries in all.
  14. Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically workedHS 90013085 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 5m; 23 source countries in all.
  15. Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their...HS 38151980 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 5m; 12 source countries in all.
  16. Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903HS 39039061 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 5m; 23 source countries in all.
  17. Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheetsHS 48054066 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 4m; 25 source countries in all.
  18. Nickel: articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1HS 75089083 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 4m; 27 source countries in all.
  19. Lasers: other than laser diodesHS 90132072 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 4m; 28 source countries in all.
  20. Nickel: tubes and pipes, of nickel alloysHS 75071288 per cent of Bulgaria's imports of the line, USD 4m; 7 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 Germany'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. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Germany: USD 257m at USD 42,093 a tonne. Italy: USD 53m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 30,432 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 117,155 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Germany: USD 133m at USD 59,365 a tonne. Hungary: USD 7m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 39,546 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 38,211 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Germany: USD 109m at USD 19,848 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 46m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 15,208 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,124 a tonne.
  4. Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890Germany: USD 87m at USD 14,592 a tonne. Italy: USD 51m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 10,458 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,674 a tonne.
  5. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215Germany: USD 84m at USD 6.4m a tonne. Italy: USD 23m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 3.9m a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4.5m a tonne.
  6. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332Germany: USD 84m at USD 11,106 a tonne. France: USD 41m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 8,294 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,202 a tonne.
  7. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Germany: USD 72m at USD 100,344 a tonne. China: USD 32m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 9,093 a tonne, 91 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,492 a tonne.
  8. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Germany: USD 56m at USD 8,459 a tonne. Italy: USD 21m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 6,628 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,295 a tonne.
  9. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333Germany: USD 52m at USD 24,249 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 53m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 16,897 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,300 a tonne.
  10. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Germany: USD 46m at USD 62,628 a tonne. China: USD 11m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 16,580 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,335 a tonne.
  11. Combine harvester-threshersHS 843351Germany: USD 42m at USD 16,491 a tonne. Italy: USD 6m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 12,456 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,117 a tonne.
  12. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239Germany: USD 41m at USD 1.0m a tonne. Taiwan: USD 12m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 657,319 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 681,888 a tonne.
  13. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360Germany: USD 40m at USD 26,514 a tonne. France: USD 17m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 17,561 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,720 a tonne.
  14. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690Germany: USD 40m at USD 7,686 a tonne. Poland: USD 7m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 5,833 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,555 a tonne.
  15. Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or lessHS 180631Germany: USD 31m at USD 8,039 a tonne. Poland: USD 7m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 5,685 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,012 a tonne.
  16. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690Germany: USD 31m at USD 5,783 a tonne. Greece: USD 6m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 3,112 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,182 a tonne.
  17. Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220Germany: USD 29m at USD 19,426 a tonne. Greece: USD 52m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 10,419 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,128 a tonne.
  18. Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391Germany: USD 29m at USD 24,060 a tonne. Italy: USD 9m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 18,529 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,552 a tonne.
  19. Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121Germany: USD 29m at USD 7,530 a tonne. Sweden: USD 8m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 3,607 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,439 a tonne.
  20. Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690Germany: USD 28m at USD 7,383 a tonne. Ukraine: USD 10m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 4,027 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,688 a tonne.
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 Germany'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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