China–Bulgaria Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Bulgaria trade reached $4.6B in January–September 2026, +37.2% year on year. China exported $3.5B and imported $1.1B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Bulgaria
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $1.6B | 46.0% | +85.3% | $2.0B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $562M | 16.1% | +10.9% | $702M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $185M | 5.3% | +21.0% | $212M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $143M | 4.1% | +64.4% | $119M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $136M | 3.9% | +26.8% | $150M |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $114M | 3.3% | +26.8% | $126M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $75.4M | 2.1% | +1.2% | $95.5M |
| HS 95Toys, games and sports equipment | $64.6M | 1.9% | +5.5% | $77.3M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $58.2M | 1.7% | +17.9% | $65.5M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $35.2M | 1.0% | -59.6% | $117M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $803M | 22.9% | +176.1% | $1.1B |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $189M | 5.4% | +93.2% | $207M |
| HS 8524Flat panel display modules | $102M | 2.9% | +490.2% | $33.6M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $97.6M | 2.8% | +4.8% | $128M |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $79.3M | 2.3% | +19.3% | $98.5M |
| HS 8538Parts for switchgear and electrical boards | $75.9M | 2.2% | +45.2% | $71.7M |
| HS 9401Seats and seat parts | $60.7M | 1.7% | +13.6% | $74.1M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $58.4M | 1.7% | +153.7% | $34.0M |
| HS 9403Furniture | $57.8M | 1.6% | +38.2% | $59.5M |
| HS 8415Air conditioning machines | $56.3M | 1.6% | -19.7% | $87.7M |
Top China Imports from Bulgaria
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $399M | 36.6% | +24.2% | $477M |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $283M | 26.0% | +227.5% | $120M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $88.7M | 8.1% | -4.6% | $125M |
| HS 23Food residues and animal feed | $65.4M | 6.0% | +4425.1% | $29.9M |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $51.6M | 4.7% | +10.4% | $66.8M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $35.3M | 3.2% | +20.8% | $40.2M |
| HS 74Copper | $25.0M | 2.3% | +28.3% | $29.3M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $25.0M | 2.3% | -3.6% | $36.6M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $21.2M | 1.9% | -18.4% | $34.3M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $11.2M | 1.0% | -15.3% | $17.5M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $393M | 36.1% | +38.9% | $437M |
| HS 2502Unroasted iron pyrites | $263M | 24.1% | +260.1% | $99.8M |
| HS 2306Other oilcake and oilseed meal | $41.7M | 3.8% | — | $26.4M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $25.0M | 2.3% | -3.6% | $36.6M |
| HS 2309Animal feed preparations | $23.7M | 2.2% | +1539.8% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $21.7M | 2.0% | +30.2% | $23.1M |
| HS 2515Marble, travertine and alabaster | $19.7M | 1.8% | +46.3% | $20.0M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $18.3M | 1.7% | +16.6% | $22.1M |
| HS 8537Electric control and distribution boards | $18.1M | 1.7% | -47.9% | $42.8M |
| HS 8536Electrical apparatus for switching | $16.1M | 1.5% | +42.9% | $15.6M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Bulgaria
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
142 products qualify
- 1 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$800M Increase+$512M YoY+178%
- 2 Other flat panel display modulesHS 852491 Exports$101M Increase+$85.6M YoY+554%
- 3 Static convertersHS 850440 Exports$113M Increase+$40.4M YoY+55%
- 4 Liquid dielectric transformers, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650 kVA but not exceeding 10MVAHS 850422 Exports$38.9M Increase+$34.0M YoY+696%
- 5 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.HS 120600 Exports$17.6M Increase+$16.0M YoY+981%
- 6 Generating sets, wind-poweredHS 850231 Exports$11.1M Increase+$11.0M YoY+37,706%
China–Bulgaria Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $3.5B | $1.1B | $4.6B | +$2.4B | +37.2% | No. 93 |
| 2025 (full year) | $4.3B | $1.1B | $5.4B | +$3.3B | +34.2% | No. 92 |
| 2024 (full year) | $2.8B | $1.2B | $4.1B | +$1.6B | -3.9% | No. 98 |
| 2023 (full year) | $2.6B | $1.6B | $4.2B | +$1.1B | +2.7% | No. 94 |
| 2022 (full year) | $2.8B | $1.3B | $4.1B | +$1.6B | +0.3% | No. 95 |
| 2021 (full year) | $2.3B | $1.8B | $4.1B | +$501M | +40.5% | No. 88 |
| 2020 (full year) | $1.5B | $1.4B | $2.9B | +$176M | +7.3% | No. 89 |
| 2019 (full year) | $1.6B | $1.2B | $2.7B | +$391M | +5.1% | No. 93 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.4B | $1.1B | $2.6B | +$294M | — | No. 91 |
About China–Bulgaria trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Bulgaria in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Bulgaria goods trade totaled $4.6B: China exported $3.5B and imported $1.1B, a China trade surplus of $2.4B (+37.2% vs the same months of 2025). Bulgaria ranked No. 93 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Bulgaria in 2025?
In 2025, China–Bulgaria goods trade totaled $5.4B: China exported $4.3B and imported $1.1B, a China trade surplus of $3.3B (+34.2% vs 2024). Bulgaria ranked No. 92 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Bulgaria in 2024?
In 2024, China–Bulgaria goods trade totaled $4.1B: China exported $2.8B and imported $1.2B, a China trade surplus of $1.6B (-3.9% vs 2023). Bulgaria ranked No. 98 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Bulgaria?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Bulgaria by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $1.6B, 46.0% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $562M, 16.1% of the total); Furniture, bedding and lighting (HS 94, $185M, 5.3% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $803M); Electrical transformers and converters (HS 8504, $189M); Flat panel display modules (HS 8524, $102M).
What does China export to Bulgaria in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Bulgaria by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $2.0B, 45.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $702M, 16.1% of the total); Furniture, bedding and lighting (HS 94, $212M, 4.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $1.1B); Electrical transformers and converters (HS 8504, $207M); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $128M).
What does China import from Bulgaria?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Bulgaria by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $399M, 36.6% of the total); Salt, sulphur, stone and cement (HS 25, $283M, 26.0% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $88.7M, 8.1% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Precious metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616, $393M); Unroasted iron pyrites (HS 2502, $263M); Other oilcake and oilseed meal (HS 2306, $41.7M).
What is China’s trade balance with Bulgaria?
China's goods trade balance with Bulgaria was +$2.4B in January–September 2026, compared with +$1.8B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$3.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Bulgaria bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/bulgaria/, accessed 2026-11-10.