Analysis

Industrial production in Bulgaria continues to shrink: Eurostat data

Мартин Тодоров

15.07.2026 • 14:43

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Bulgaria records the second-largest decline in industrial production in the EU in May. An analysis of trends, causes of the crisis, and a comparison with European indicators.

Critical decline in Bulgarian industry

The sustained decline in industrial production in Bulgaria, which began as early as the start of 2023, continued in May 2026. Our country occupies second place for the largest decrease in output in the entire European Union, surpassed only by Ireland.

According to Eurostat data, Bulgarian industrial production shrank by 4.7% on an annual basis in May, with the trend remaining negative for most of the last few months.

Key findings from the report:

EU Comparison: While the decline in the Eurozone is 1.2%, Bulgaria is reporting significantly more serious difficulties.
Dynamics: After a short-lived growth in March 2026, the sector has entered a downward spiral once again.
Sector specifics: The decrease affects both durable and non-durable consumer goods.

Коментари (8)

ohoskq780

15.07.2026, 14:50

Абе хора, ей т'я... Евростат пак ни бучат нещо! 🤦‍♂️ "Промишленото производство се свива"... Ама не бе?! Наистина ли? Аз си мислех, че поне малко светлина наднича откъде да е.

Пено

15.07.2026, 14:51

Ами... да, не е приятно. Втори по големина спад, де. Видя се, че имаме работа. Трябва да видим какви са мерките, ама дотогава - констатиращ факт. Дано не стане лошо