EU cereal exports down in first half of year

on the previous month and stable compared to July 2024. Since January, cumulative EU exports reached €139.4 billion, which is 2% higher than in the same period in 2024. EU cereals exports decreased by €1.6 billion (down 20%) in January-July 2025 compared to 2024 to a total of €6.1 billion. This is due primarily to a 23% drop in export volumes, particularly for wheat and maize. Exports to the UK had the largest increase, while exports to China decreased by 8% in the January-July period, when compared with a year ago. This is mainly explained by a strong reduction in cereal exports, the report said. Exports to Thailand also declined by 28%, in part due to lower exports of cereals, and hides and skins. EU imports increased by 5% month on month in July, reaching €16.1 billion. They remain 10% higher than in July 2024. Until July 2025, cumulative imports reached €113 billion, up 15% compared with the same period in 2024, reflecting high import prices, in particular for cocoa and ...