The European Union recorded a trade surplus of €39.2 billion in agricultural products in 2024, according to Eurostat. The EU exported agricultural goods worth €234.1 billion while imports stood at €194.9 billion — a 2.8% and 6.7% increase from 2023, respectively.
Over the last decade (2014–2024), agricultural trade has grown by 59%, with exports and imports rising annually by an average of 4.7% and 4.8%.
The United Kingdom remained the EU’s top agricultural export destination, accounting for 23% (€54.0 billion) of total exports. Other major export destinations included the United States (€30.1 billion), Switzerland (€12.6 billion), and China (€12.3 billion).
On the import side, Brazil led with 8.8% (€17.1 billion), followed by the United Kingdom (€16.6 billion), Ukraine (€13.1 billion), and the United States (€12.0 billion).
The report covered agricultural products under animal products, vegetable products, oils and fats, and foodstuffs, including beverages and tobacco.
