Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Bulgaria

Bulgaria

    		2025Trade facilitation score of 87.1%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 100%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 87.5%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 100%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 92.59%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.
    		    	

    		2023Trade facilitation score of 84.95%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 100%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 87.5%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 88.89%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.
    		    	

    		2021Trade facilitation score of 81.72%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 93.33%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 79.17%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 88.89%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.
    		    	

    		2019Trade facilitation score of 76.34%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 86.67%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 79.17%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 74.07%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.
    		    	

    		2017Trade facilitation score of 72.04%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 86.67%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 75%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 66.67%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.
    		    	

    		2015Trade facilitation score of 59.14%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 66.67%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 54.17%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 59.26%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.
    		    	

Measure	Survey 2015	Survey 2017	Survey 2019	Survey 2021	Survey 2023	Survey 2025	Change**
Transparency
Online publication of import-export regulations*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Stakeholder consultation on draft regulations*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Advance publication/notification of trade regulations*	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Advance rulings on import tariff classification and origin*	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Independent appeal mechanism	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Formalities
Risk management	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Pre-arrival processing	Not implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Post-clearance audits*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Separating release from final customs duties determination*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Establishment and publication of average release times	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators*	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Expedited shipments	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Acceptance of copies for trade formalities*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National committee on trade facilitation*	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	3
National legislative framework for border agency cooperation*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Agencies delegating border controls to Customs*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Alignment of working days/hours with neighbouring economies at borders*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Alignment of formalities/procedures with neighbouring economies at borders*	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Fully implemented	3
Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Internet access for Customs and border agencies*	Do not know	Do not know	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
E-Single Window System*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	3
E-Submission of Customs declarations*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
E-Submission and issuance of import/export permits*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
E-Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
E-Submission of Air Cargo Manifests*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
E-Application/issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin*	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
E-Payment of Customs Duties*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
E-Application for Customs refunds*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Legal framework for digital authentication*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration*	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin	Do not know	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Paperless collection of payment from letters of credit*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)*	Do not know	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Limit physical inspections/Use risk assessment for transit goods*	Do not know	Do not know	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation*	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Cooperation between agencies of economies involved in transit*	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs	Not available	Do not know	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
SMEs in AEO scheme	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Not implemented	Fully implemented	3
SMEs access Single Window	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Planning stage	1
SMEs in national committee(s) on trade facilitation*	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Fully implemented	3
Other special measures for SMEs	Not available	Not available	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	2
Agricultural Trade Facilitation
SPS testing and laboratory facilities*	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	3
SPS national standards and accreditation bodies*	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Partially implemented	2
E-Application/issuance of SPS certificates*	Not available	Do not know	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Special treatment for perishable goods	Not available	Not available	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Women in Trade Facilitation
Trade Facilitation policy/strategy for women’s participation*	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Fully implemented	3
Trade facilitation measures benefiting women*	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Fully implemented	3
Women membership in national committee(s) on trade facilitation*	Not available	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	0
Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance	Not available	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	0
Authorities engaged in emerging tech project(s) covering trade finance*	Not available	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	Do not know	0
Variety of trade finance services available	Not available	Not available	Do not know	Do not know	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
Legal framework to facilitate cross-border e-commerce*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Partially implemented	0
Customs duties waived on small value shipments*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Partially implemented	0
Immediate release procedures for e-commerce goods*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Planning stage	0
AEO program for cross-border e-commerce*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Fully implemented	0
E-submission of Customs declarations by postal operators/express carriers*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Fully implemented	0
Green Trade Facilitation
Facilitation of sustainability reporting for traded goods*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Do not know	0
Trade facilitation of green and climate-smart goods*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Do not know	0
eCITES application/issuance/exchange	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	Partially implemented	2
Facilitation of legitimate trade in waste*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Fully implemented	0

*) This measure was not included or contained different wording in one or more previous surveys. Click on the asterisk behind the respective measure for more information.
**) Comparing results of the 2023 and 2025 surveys.
++) Additional data

Bulgaria

2023 Global Report