The Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) continued to show strong market activity in June 2026, with electricity trading volumes on its day-ahead market reaching 2,707,995.2 MWh. This represented a 1% increase compared with the previous month and an 18.5% year-on-year growth, reflecting the continued expansion of organized electricity trading and stronger participation in Bulgaria’s wholesale power market.
Average daily traded volume on the day-ahead market reached 90,266.5 MWh during June. While trading activity increased, average baseload prices recorded a moderate decline, falling to €98.08/MWh from €101.07/MWh in May, a decrease of approximately 3%. However, average peak prices moved higher, increasing by 6% to €64.88/MWh, highlighting continued pressure during periods of higher demand and tighter system conditions.
Market liquidity continued to improve, with 155 registered participants active on the IBEX day-ahead market in June, one more than in the previous month. The steady increase in market participation indicates growing confidence in exchange-based electricity trading and strengthens IBEX’s role as an important platform for price discovery and market transparency in Southeast Europe.
Trading activity on the intraday continuous market remained substantial, with total volumes reaching 673,371.5 MWh. Although this was 9% lower compared with May, the market maintained solid liquidity, while the average weighted intraday price declined slightly by 1% to €88.51/MWh.
June results underline the continued development of Bulgaria’s organized electricity market, supported by higher trading volumes, stronger market participation, and deeper regional integration. As renewable generation increases and cross-border electricity exchanges become increasingly important, IBEX is expected to play a growing role in improving market efficiency, price transparency, and investment signals across Southeast Europe.