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EU Agri-Food Trade Remains Stable in June 2025, Despite Volatile Commodities Market

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EU agri-food trade maintained stability in June 2025, with the overall trade surplus rebounding despite staying below last year's rate at the same period due to higher import prices. The European Commission's latest agri-food trade report highlights a complex scenario, with some destinations experiencing significant growth, while others faced reduced demand. EU agri-food exports reached EUR19.1 billion in June, a decline of 4% from May but 2% higher than the same month last year.

Key Takeaways:

  • EU agri-food exports reached EUR19.1 billion in June, a decline of 4% from May but 2% higher than the same month last year.
  • The United Kingdom was the leading destination, accounting for EUR27.6 billion (+EUR1.2 billion, +5%) in the first half of 2025, driven by high cocoa and chocolate prices.
  • Exports to China fell by EUR670 million (10%) due to reduced cereals demand.
  • Cocoa and coffee products underpinned growth, with exports rising by EUR1.8 billion (+38%) and EUR1 billion (+20%) respectively.
  • Eu agri-food imports stood at EUR15.3 billion in June, a 10% decrease compared to May but 15% higher than in June of last year.
  • High commodity prices, particularly for cocoa, drove significant increases in imports from Cote d'Ivoire (+EUR2 billion, +66%), Canada (+EUR1.2 billion, +101%), China (+EUR946 million, +22%), and Brazil (+EUR838 million, +10%).

Statistics:

  • EU agri-food exports: EUR19.1 billion (June 2025)
  • Decline from May: 4%
  • Increase from June 2024: 2%
  • Top destination: United Kingdom - EUR27.6 billion (+EUR1.2 billion, +5%)
  • EU agri-food imports: EUR15.3 billion (June 2025)
  • Decrease from May: 10%
  • Increase from June 2024: 15%
  • Largest increases in imports: Cote d'Ivoire (+EUR2 billion, +66%), Canada (+EUR1.2 billion, +101%), China (+EUR946 million, +22%), Brazil (+EUR838 million, +10%)
  • Decrease in imports from: Ukraine (EUR891 million, -13%), Russia (EUR566 million, -73%)

Sources:

  • European Commission - EU agri-food trade report
  • European Competition Directorate General (DG-COMP) - news release (no date)

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