Fuel imports in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fuel imports was 12.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Bulgaria, 1992–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2024, fuel imports in Bulgaria stood at 12.3%.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and down 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Bulgaria peaked at 36.0% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 2002.
Bulgaria ranks 123rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 36.0% | — |
| 1996 | 33.7% | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 30.4% | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 21.8% | -28.3% |
| 1999 | 19.9% | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 4.6% | -76.9% |
| 2001 | 5.0% | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | -32.7% |
| 2003 | 3.9% | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 3.9% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 5.4% | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 19.7% | +272.7% |
| 2008 | 21.8% | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 20.1% | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 22.2% | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 23.0% | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 24.9% | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 23.0% | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 20.0% | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 15.6% | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 12.4% | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 14.1% | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 13.8% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 8.5% | -38.7% |
| 2021 | 11.4% | +34.9% |
| 2022 | 16.9% | +47.5% |
| 2023 | 11.1% | -34.0% |
| 2024 | 12.3% | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.4% | 19.9% | 36.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 9.3% | 3.4% | 21.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.3% | 12.4% | 24.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.0% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Bulgaria?
- Fuel imports in Bulgaria was 12.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 36.0% in 1992.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 2002.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fuel imports?
- Bulgaria ranks 123rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.