Bulgaria: household expenses up in Q3 2023

At the end of 2023, household expenses increased by 19.1%, with the majority spent on food – approximately one-third of all expenditures. This is indicated by the data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). In the third quarter of 2023, the average total income of households was 2,874 BGN, increasing by 22.5% compared to the…

Ukraine: trade turnover up in January 2024

Ukraine’s trade turnover in January was $8.5 billion, up by 7% YoY, the State Customs Service reported. “In January, Ukraine imported goods worth $5.1 billion and exported $3.4 billion. At the same time, taxed imports amounted to $4.5 billion, which was 90% of the total volume of imported goods,” the statement said. Most of the…

Bulgaria: housing and food costs up in January 2024

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has unveiled the latest inflation data for January, shedding light on notable shifts in consumer prices across various sectors. According to preliminary NSI figures, January saw a monthly inflation rate of 0.5%, with annual inflation reaching 3.8%. The data provide crucial insights into the economic landscape, indicating trends in price…