Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgaria has increased exports of corn and sunflower seeds to China

Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Bulgaria is a leader in the export of agricultural products to China among Central and Eastern European countries, caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi Tahov said at a meeting with the Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress of China, reported BTA.

 Minister Tahov noted that in 2023, the value of agricultural exports has doubled compared to 2022, with the largest contribution coming from significantly increased supplies of corn and sunflower seeds. In 2023, trade in agricultural and food products between Bulgaria and China exceeded USD 640 million, which is nearly 38% above the 2022 level. Approximately 47% of Bulgaria's total exports to China consist of agricultural and food products. Imports of agricultural goods from China have decreased by 40%.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Regulation changes to allow foreigners to register as drone operators

The Ministry of Transport has published for public discussion changes to the Regulation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The establishment of training centers for drone operators is planned, in which the requirements are almost the same..

published on 7/2/25 10:47 AM

Invitation for planting Bulgarian roses near Niagara Falls

The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Toronto has sent an invitation via Facebook to Bulgarians in Canada to participate in a solemn rose planting ceremony in the municipality of Niagara Falls. The planting ceremony is scheduled to..

published on 7/2/25 10:15 AM
Georg Georgiev

The state will increase funds for Bulgarians in North Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine and Moldova

In 2025, 1.3 million euros are planned for the implementation of the program for support of organizations of Bulgarian communities from Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine and Moldova and of citizens of North Macedonia with Bulgarian..

published on 7/2/25 9:01 AM