Bulgaria
An EU entry point where Pakistani home textiles already lead India
Bulgaria bought US$49 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 59% more than in 2020. India sold US$303 million, about 6.2 times as much. On Bulgaria's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.18% of its imports and India about 0.85%.
Bed and bath linen (US$19 million) is Pakistan's largest product in Bulgaria, about three times India's US$6.5 million. PET resin (US$6.2 million), tobacco, cotton and viscose fabrics, polystyrene and surgical instruments follow, and Pakistan leads India in most of these lines.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 49 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 303 M
- India sells
- 6.2× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.18%
- India's share
- 0.85%
- Total imports
- US$ 59.63 B
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 19 M, from India US$ 6 M
- HS 3907 Polyester & PET resins
- from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 2401 Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 12 M
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 0.23 M
- HS 5516 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 3903 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 9018 Medical & surgical instruments
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 3 M
- HS 6307 Other made-up textile articles
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.08 M
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.87 M
- HS 5210 Cotton-blend woven fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
What does Bulgaria import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Bulgaria's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 19 M; 2. Polyester & PET resins (HS 3907), US$ 6 M; 3. Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse (HS 2401), US$ 2 M; 4. Woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208), US$ 2 M; 5. Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres (HS 5516), US$ 2 M.
How much does Bulgaria import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Bulgaria imported US$ 49 M from Pakistan and US$ 303 M from India. India sells about 6.2 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.18% of Bulgaria's imports and India 0.85%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Bulgaria?
Products with room to grow include: Bed linen & towels (HS 6302) — Pakistan leads at US$19 million. PET resin (HS 3907) — Pakistan ships US$6.2 million; Bulgaria imports US$233 million. Surgical instruments (HS 9018) — Bulgaria imports US$263 million. Tobacco (HS 2401) — India sells US$12 million; Pakistan US$2.5 million. Biscuits & bakery (HS 1905) — Bulgaria imports US$358 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Bulgaria, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Bulgaria buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Bulgaria?
Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.