EU agri-food exports stayed steady in June, with a slight decline in comparison with May however nonetheless above 2024 ranges. Imports fell in comparison with May but remained larger year-on-year. The total commerce surplus rebounded, although it stays under final yr, as a consequence of larger import costs.
Exports
EU agri-food exports reached €19.1 billion in June, a decline of 4% from May however nonetheless 2% larger than in June 2024. In the primary half of 2025, cumulative exports totalled €118.7 billion, a rise of €2.6 billion (+2%) in comparison with the identical interval in 2024.
The UK was the main vacation spot, accounting for €27.6 billion (+€1.2 billion, +5%), supported by excessive cocoa and chocolate costs. It was adopted by the US and Switzerland.
By distinction, exports to China fell by €670 million (−10%) on the again of diminished cereals demand, whereas exports to Thailand declined by €242 million, partly for a similar cause.
Cocoa and low merchandise continued to underpin progress. Exports of espresso, tea, cocoa and spices rose by €1.8 billion (+38%), reflecting a near-doubling of cocoa paste, butter and powder costs alongside a 30% rise in espresso costs. Chocolate and confectionery exports climbed by €1 billion (+20%), whereas dairy exports added €635 million (+7%), regardless of decrease volumes.
Meanwhile, cereals exports declined by €1.5 billion within the first half of the yr (−22%), as a consequence of a 27% fall in volumes, whereas olive and olive oil exports declined by €572 million (−15%) as falling costs outweighed larger volumes. Non-edible items exports additionally decreased (−12%), largely as a consequence of decrease plant fibre costs.
Imports
EU agri-food imports stood at €15.3 billion in June, down 10% in comparison with May however nonetheless 15% larger than in June of final yr. Between January and June, cumulative imports reached €96.8 billion, a rise of €13.5 billion (+16%) in comparison with the identical interval final yr.
During this era, Côte d’Ivoire recorded the biggest improve (+€2 billion, +66%), reflecting excessive cocoa costs. Canada adopted (+€1.2 billion, +101%) due elevated imports of cereals and rapeseed. Imports from China grew by €946 million (+22%), and Brazil by €838 million (+10%). By distinction, imports from Ukraine fell by €891 million (−13%) whereas these from Russia dropped by €566 million (−73%).
High commodity costs drove a lot of the rise. Imports of espresso, tea, cocoa and spices rose by €8.1 billion (+60%), fruit and nuts by €2.3 billion (+18%), and confectionery and chocolate by €433 million (+36%). Non-edible items elevated by €492 million (+10%), whereas poultry and eggs rose by €356 million (+30%). In distinction, olives and olive oil fell by €466 million (−43%), and sugar and isoglucose by €332 million (−32%).
Trade steadiness
The EU agri-food commerce surplus reached €3.8 billion in June, a bounce of 32% in comparison with May. However, at €21.9 billion for the primary half of 2025, the excess stays €10.9 billion decrease (−33%) than in the identical interval of 2024, reflecting rising import prices.
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