Record agricultural exports from the EU in 2024. See which are the top 3 destinations

Published 2025년 4월 9일

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In 2024, the European Union (EU) achieved a record high in agricultural exports and imports, with a total of €235.4 billion in exports and €171.8 billion in imports. The exports experienced a 3% increase from the previous year, with the UK and US as the leading importers, followed by China. However, exports to China saw a significant decrease due to declines in key categories. On the other hand, imports also reached a record high, increasing by 8%, driven by higher prices of imported cocoa, coffee, fruit, and nuts. The UK, Ukraine, and Brazil were the top sources of imports, while there was a notable increase in imports from Nigeria.

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Exports of agricultural goods and food from the European Union (EU) reached a record high of €235.4 billion in 2024, according to a report by the European Commission (EC) last year. The main conclusion of the document is that the upward trend is valid in both directions - exports and imports. Despite the ongoing global challenges, the report describes several positive trends. First of all, the trade balance is positive for the EU at €63.6 billion. The tariff crisis opens up new opportunities Experts also note a continued growth in agricultural exports from European countries. On an annual basis, cumulative exports of agri-food from the EU increased by 3% (+€6.6 billion) to €235.4 billion. The United Kingdom remains the first destination for agri-food exports from the EU in 2024, accounting for 23% of EU exports (€53.9 billion). The US is the second main destination for agricultural exports in 2024 (13% of EU exports), with the largest year-on-year growth in this ...

Source: Agri