Manufacturing
Industry’s share of the economy, the latest output data and the main industrial zones.
24.4% Industry’s share of gross value added, 2025
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Sectors
Bulgaria’s Industries, Sector by Sector
Sixteen sectors with the latest figures, the main companies and projects, and the costs and rules investors need to know.
The economy by sector · 2025
6 sectors
Industry
Car parts and electronics, ammunition, medicines and clothing: what Bulgaria makes, and the costs and zones that matter to a new plant.
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Automotive
Component makers, R&D centres, the main suppliers and new car sales.
380+ Companies in the automotive industry
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Defence and Aerospace
Exports, jobs and growth since 2020, and the planned Rheinmetall plants.
≈ €2.3bn Defence exports in 2025, the 5th-largest goods export
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Pharma and Healthcare
Production and exports, the medicines market, pharmacies and clinical trials.
$1.31bn Pharmaceutical exports, 2024
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Textiles and Apparel
Jobs and pay, falling exports and output, and the main markets.
57,252 People employed, September 2025
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Construction
Output, building permits and new homes by region.
+4.2% Construction output, August 2026 on a year earlier
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4 sectors
Energy, Food and Land
Solar, batteries and nuclear power, waste and recycling, grain and sunflower, and the food industry built on them.
Energy
The solar and battery boom, nuclear power, exports and what comes next.
≈ 7,200 MW Installed solar capacity
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Recycling and Environment
Recycling rates, EU targets, packaging and the planned deposit system.
< 17% Household waste recycled, against about 48% in the EU
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Agriculture
Main crops, agri-food trade, EU support and farmland.
2.8% Agriculture’s share of gross value added, 2025
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Food and Drink
Producers and jobs, the main segments, and grocery retail.
73,000+ People employed in food and drink
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6 sectors
Services
Software and outsourcing centres, online gaming technology, freight and warehouses, tourism and property.
IT and Software
Revenue, exports and jobs, AI projects and the outlook to 2027.
BGN 10.97bn Expected software sector revenue, 2025, up 9.1%
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Outsourcing and Call Centres
BPO, IT outsourcing and R&D centres: companies, staff and growth.
833 Outsourcing and R&D companies
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iGaming
The licensed market, NRA licences and fees, affiliates and B2B suppliers.
BGN 66.9bn Stakes with licensed online operators, 2025
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Logistics
Freight by road, rail and sea, the Black Sea ports and Sofia warehouses.
+11.9% Freight carried by land and water, Q4 2025
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Tourism
Visitors and revenue, the leading resorts, and the hotel pipeline.
6.04m Foreign holiday arrivals, 2025, up 4.3%
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Real Estate
Home prices, commercial investment, prime yields and new building.
+15.5% Home prices, Q2 2026 on a year earlier
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Each sector page was checked for October 2026, with every figure linked to its source. The figures above come from:
Frequently Asked Questions
What share of Bulgaria’s gross value added came from services in 2025?
Services accounted for 72.8% of Bulgaria’s gross value added in 2025. Industry contributed 24.4% and agriculture 2.8%.
How much foreign direct investment did Bulgaria receive in 2025?
Bulgaria received €3.17bn in foreign direct investment in 2025. This was the national FDI total reported by the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry.
How much were Bulgaria’s defence exports in 2025?
Bulgaria’s defence exports were approximately €2.3bn in 2025, making defence the country’s fifth-largest goods export. The sector also includes jobs and growth since 2020, and planned Rheinmetall plants.
What was Bulgaria’s expected software sector revenue in 2025?
Bulgaria’s expected software sector revenue was BGN 10.97bn in 2025, up 9.1%. The sector’s outlook to 2027 covers exports, employment and AI projects.
How many foreign holiday arrivals did Bulgaria have in 2025?
Bulgaria had 6.04 million foreign holiday arrivals in 2025, an increase of 4.3%. Tourism information also covers visitor numbers, revenue, leading resorts and the hotel pipeline.
How much did home prices rise in Bulgaria in Q2 2026?
Home prices in Bulgaria rose by 15.5% in Q2 2026 compared with a year earlier. Real estate information also covers commercial investment, prime yields and new building.
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