Bulgaria's Exports to EU Go Up in January-May

Bulgarian exports to other EU member states grew, while imports shrank between January and May compared to the same period of 2015, according to preliminary statistics. 

Exports increased by 3.5% year-on-year in the first five months of 2016, amounting to BGN 11.9916 B, National Statistica Agency (NSI) data shows. 

Germany, Italy, Romania, Greece, France and the United Kingdom were the country's biggest export partners for that period of time, accounting for 69.3% of all the exports ot EU member states. Top importers included Germany, Italy, Romania, Greece and Hungary.