Decrease in the value of European pork exports

The EU's agri-food trade surplus reached EUR 5.7 billion in August 2023, a monthly decrease of 8%. It remains at a level similar to that of August 2022. The accumulated trade balance (January to August 2023) reached EUR 44.3 billion, EUR 7.5 billion more than in the same period in 2022. EU agri-food exports remained stable at €18.2 billion in August 2023, 10% below their level in the previous year (August 2022). Cereals were responsible for the largest reduction in export value compared to 2022 (-EUR 1.7 billion, -14%). This situation is mainly explained by a reduction in prices, especially for wheat (the unit value decreased by 21%), while volumes remained stable. The value of exports also decreased for pork (-701 million euros, -8%), as export volumes decreased by 18%. EU agri-food imports increased by 5% in August to €12.5 billion. This value is still 15% lower than that recorded in August 2022. Accumulated imports from January to August 2023 reached 107.4 billion euros. Cereal ...