Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country was 461.59 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
461.59 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 28.4%
World rank
25th
of 51 countries
All-time high
5,886 Thousand tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
461.59 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria stood at 461.59 Thousand tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.4% on the previous year and down 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria peaked at 5,886 Thousand tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 461.59 Thousand tonnes, in 2024.
Bulgaria ranks 25th of 51 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.
Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,886 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 4,712 Thousand tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1992 | 3,726 Thousand tonnes | -20.9% |
| 1993 | 4,247 Thousand tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 3,428 Thousand tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1995 | 3,565 Thousand tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 3,854 Thousand tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 3,864 Thousand tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 3,745 Thousand tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 3,004 Thousand tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2000 | 3,632 Thousand tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 4,048 Thousand tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 4,006 Thousand tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 4,180 Thousand tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 4,834 Thousand tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2005 | 4,202 Thousand tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 4,073 Thousand tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 5,115 Thousand tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 5,535 Thousand tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 2,853 Thousand tonnes | -48.5% |
| 2010 | 2,846 Thousand tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 3,362 Thousand tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 2,506 Thousand tonnes | -25.5% |
| 2013 | 1,618 Thousand tonnes | -35.4% |
| 2014 | 1,461 Thousand tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 1,137 Thousand tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2016 | 859 Thousand tonnes | -24.5% |
| 2017 | 960.4 Thousand tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 897.08 Thousand tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 620.28 Thousand tonnes | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 661.03 Thousand tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 914.26 Thousand tonnes | +38.3% |
| 2022 | 1,427 Thousand tonnes | +56.1% |
| 2023 | 644.64 Thousand tonnes | -54.8% |
| 2024 | 461.59 Thousand tonnes | -28.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,003 Thousand tonnes | 3,004 Thousand tonnes | 5,886 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,248 Thousand tonnes | 2,853 Thousand tonnes | 5,535 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,627 Thousand tonnes | 620.28 Thousand tonnes | 3,362 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 821.78 Thousand tonnes | 461.59 Thousand tonnes | 1,427 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Bulgaria
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria?
- Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country in Bulgaria was 461.59 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,886 Thousand tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 461.59 Thousand tonnes in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country?
- Bulgaria ranks 25th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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