The study presents the results from the analysis of the trade relations between the Bulgarian economic system and the economics of the European Union member-states. The main focus of the article is to analyze both the relations and impact of Bulgaria in EU context. The study examines how the trade relations are affected from the variety of factors in the external environment. The article concludes with a comparative analysis that places Bulgaria's trade performance in the context of other EU member-states. In conclusion, the article summarizes the key findings of the research and offers policy recommendations for improving trade relations between Bulgaria and the EU.