Statistical data

Total Producer Price Index in August 2020 fell by 0.7% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices declined by 3.1%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in August 2020 decreased by 0.5% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices fell by 1.7%.

In September 2020, the total business climate indicator increases by 0.8 percentage points compared to August as a result of the improved managers’ opinions in the retail trade.

In August 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 470.9 thousand, or by 37.7% under the registered in August 2019.

In August 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 747.1 thousand or by 67.9% less in comparison with August 2019.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting to the society and policy makers information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In September 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Preliminary data of the NSI for the second quarter of 2020 indicate that the total hourly labour cost rose by 9.9% compared to the second quarter of 2019.

The consumer price index in August 2020 compared to July 2020 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.

In 2019 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 58 459.4 Million BGN or 4.3% more than in 2018. The imported goods in 2019 were for 65 989.9 Million BGN (at CIF prices) which is 5.0% more than the previous year.

In the period January - June 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 6.5% in comparison  to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 17 170.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 12.1% and reached 17 273.2 Million BGN.

In June 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 0.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 931.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods dropped by 7.5% and added up to 2 968.1 Million BGN.

In 2019 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 58 459.4 Million BGN or 4.3% more than in 2018. The imported goods in 2019 were for 65 989.9 Million BGN (at CIF prices) which is 5.0% more than the previous year.