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EU agri-food exports reached €19.1 billion in June, a decline of 4% from May but still 2% higher than in June 2024. In the first half of 2025, cumulative exports totalled €118.7 billion, an increase of €2.6 billion (+2%) compared to the same period in 2024. Cocoa and coffee products continued to underpin growth. Meanwhile, cereals exports declined by €1.5 billion in the first half of the year (−22%), due to a 27% fall in volumes.
The UK was the leading destination, accounting for €27.6 billion (+€1.2 billion, +5%), supported by high cocoa and chocolate prices. It was followed by the U.S. and Switzerland. By contrast, exports to China fell by €670 million (−10%) on the back of reduced cereals demand, while exports to Thailand declined by €242 million, partly for the same reason.
EU agri-food imports stood at €15.3 billion in June, down 10% compared to May but still 15% higher than in June of last year. Between January and June, cumulative imports reached €96.8 billion, an increase of €13.5 billion (+16%) compared to the same period last year. High commodity prices drove much of the increase.
During this period, Côte d’Ivoire recorded the largest increase (+€2 billion, +66%), reflecting high cocoa prices. Canada followed (+€1.2 billion, +101%) due increased imports of cereals and rapeseed. Imports from China grew by €946 million (+22%), and Brazil by €838 million (+10%). By contrast, imports from Ukraine fell by €891 million (−13%) while those from Russia dropped by €566 million (−73%).
The EU agri-food trade surplus reached €3.8 billion in June, a bounce of 32% compared to May. However, at €21.9 billion for the first half of 2025, the surplus remains €10.9 billion lower (−33%) than in the same period of 2024, reflecting rising import costs.
September 24, 2025/ European Commission/ European Union.
https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu
