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Republic of Bulgaria

The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Bulgaria in terms of economic and social factors.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 24.7 million to Republic of Bulgaria, representing 0.01% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Bulgaria in December 2025 were plastics and articles thereof and commodities of special provisions.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 7.8 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Republic of Bulgaria.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 76.9 million from Republic of Bulgaria, representing 0.09% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Bulgaria in December 2025 were electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof and pharmaceutical products.

Republic of Bulgaria achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 35.8 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 35.5 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Bulgaria amounted to 24.7 million (0.01% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Bulgaria amounted to 76.9 million (0.09% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 52.2 million.

The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Bulgaria and the monthly evolution of imports from Republic of Bulgaria. The line represents the trade balance.

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Bulgaria in 2025 reached a total of 2.0 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 1.7 billion), plastics and articles thereof ( 240.7 million), and tanning extracts; tannins; dyes; paints; ink ( 1.2 million).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Bulgaria annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to Republic of Bulgaria

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Bulgaria in March 2026 reached a total of 7.8 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 7.3 million), optical, photographic, measuring, checking, medical instruments and apparatus; clocks and musical instruments ( 328.0 thousand), and prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 155.1 thousand).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Bulgaria monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Bulgaria in 2025 reached a total of 1.0 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 318.8 million), cereals ( 189.4 million), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 90.7 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Bulgaria annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from Republic of Bulgaria

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 35.8 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 0.9% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Republic of Bulgaria in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 314.8 thousand while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 0.0. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 314.8 thousand, higher by 148.9% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Republic of Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia. The line represents the FDI Net Inflow.

Note:

FDI inflows: Financial transactions that arise between the FDI institution, direct investors and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a certain period of time, and form inflows when their positive impact appears in excess of equity and/or debt instruments.

FDI outflows: These are financial transactions that arise between the Foreign Direct Investment Corporation, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, and which occur during a certain period of time. They are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the side of obligations, such as paid dividends or repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign shareholder exits.

FDI net inflow: It represents the difference between inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment inflows.

Annual Evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow

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