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In 2023, Bulgarian imports from the United States surpassed the $100 million mark for the first time. The growth was due to a substantial increase in Bulgarian imports of U.S. beef, tree and ground nuts, food preparation, whiskies, animal feed, and wood.

Bulgaria acceded to the European Union (EU) in 2007 and follows EU food directives, standards, and regulations.

As a European Union (EU) Member State, Bulgaria applies EU regulatory requirements for all animal- and plant-origin food and agricultural imports.

The food processing industry in Bulgaria accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s industrial output.