Highlights

Bilateral trade in 2024 amounted to €2.29 billion, with Bulgarian exports to Hungary registering a growth of over 4%. The Third Plenary Session of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation concluded successfully with the signing of a bilateral protocol, reaffirming the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Hungary. The document was signed on the Bulgarian side […]

For 2024, trade turnover amounted to nearly half a billion US dollars. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with H.E. Dong-bae Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria. The two discussed bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well asways to boost investment between the two countries. “Korea is […]

The Fifth Session of the Bulgarian-Kazakh Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation was held in Sofia. The Fifth Session of the Joint Bulgarian-Kazakh Intergovernmental Commission, which took place in Sofia, concluded with the signing of a bilateral protocol for the activation of economic cooperation in a number of sectors. The document was signed by the […]

Direct investment from the UK in our country amounts to €2.6 billion The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton, who is on an official visit to our country. Also attending the meeting were H.E. Nathaniel Copsie, UK Ambassador to Bulgaria, and Deputy […]

The Minister of Economy emphasised that the US is a key strategic partner of our country The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, met with the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the US Embassy in Bulgaria, Ms Susan Falatko. The two discussed opportunities to deepen the economic partnership and expand bilateral trade. Minister Dilov […]

The Minister of Economy emphasised that a negative indirect effect may be expected from the export duties imposed by the US on our main EU trading partners. An analysis by the Ministry of Economy and Industry shows that in 2024, Bulgaria’s trade with the US accounted for 1.7% of the country’s total trade volume, with […]

Bulgaria has all the prerequisites to become a regional centre for development activity and innovation. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, who took part in an official ceremony announcing the expansion of the Technical Engineering Centre in Sofia of the leader in automation and innovation, the German company Festo. […]

Direct investments from France in our country amount to nearly €1.5 billion. In recent years, Bulgarian-French economic relations have demonstrated positive development. Trade with France exceeded €2.616 billion in 2024. This was announced during a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, and His Excellency Mr. Joël Meyer – Ambassador of France […]

German companies have invested over €4 billion in Bulgaria. We strive to implement policies to support investors and ensure a transparent and stable business environment. We are working to maintain economic and financial stability in the country, to increase the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy and to stimulate investment. This was stated by the Minister […]

The Minister of Economy presented our country’s readiness for accession to the OECD Trade Committee. The benefits for Bulgaria from joining the OECD are indisputable. I am confident that adopting the organization’s values and best practices will send a strong signal to trade partners and international investors. This will guarantee their trust, increase our country’s […]