Market Research

• forest damage from air pollution
• acid rain from air pollution
• soil contamination from metallurgical plants and industrial wastes
• problems with solid waste disposal
• river pollution from raw sewage, heavy metals, and detergents
• deforestation and decreased arable land resources
• air pollution from industrial emissions

Primary Trading Partners

• Import Partners: Russia 24%, Germany 14%, Italy 8%, Greece 5%, France 5%
• Export Partners: Italy 14%, Turkey 10%, Germany 9%, Greece 8%, Yugoslavia 8%

Major Goods Exported

• clothing, footwear, iron and steel, machinery and equipment, fuels

Major Goods Imported

• fuels, minerals, and raw materials; machinery and equipment; metals and ores; chemicals and plastics; food, textiles

Industrial Outlook

Growing main industries include electricity, gas and water; food, beverages and tobacco; machinery and equipment, base metals, chemical products, coke, refined petroleum, nuclear fuel

News, Business and Culture

• American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria: Publishes a monthly magazine highlighting commercial developments and opportunities in Bulgaria
• Bulgaria.com - Bulgaria on the Internet: Bulgarian business directory and general Bulgarian information.
• Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Bulgarian Foreign Investment Agency
• Bulgaria Online: Provides a comprehensive look at the economic and political climate in Bulgaria.
• General Information about Bulgaria
• U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria

Government Links