The latest agri-food trade report published by the European Commission shows that EU agri-food trade remained stable in May 2025, confirming the strength of the sector in a challenging trade context. The total EU trade surplus remained largely positive, despite high prices inflating the value of a number of key EU imports.
EU agri-food exports reached €19.9 billion in May 2025, a slight fall (−1%) from April, but still 1% higher than May 2024. The UK remained the leading market between January and May, accounting for 23% of exports (€23 billion), up €964 million (+4%), largely due to higher cocoa product prices.
Exports of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices grew by €1.6 billion (+39%), reflecting a doubling of cocoa paste, butter and powder prices, as well as a 30% increase in coffee prices. Chocolate and confectionery exports also rose strongly (+€831 million, +20%), while dairy products increased by €574 million (+7%) despite lower volumes. EU agri-food imports reached €17 billion in May 2025, up 4% on the previous month.
The largest year-on-year increases came from Côte d’Ivoire (+€1.8 billion, +68%, mainly in cocoa), Canada (+€933 million, +93%, mainly in cereals and rapeseed), China (+€868 million, +24%, mainly in non-edible goods), and Australia (+€790 million, +111%, mainly in rapeseed). High prices for key commodities continued to push import values upward. Coffee, tea, cocoa and spices rose by €6.9 billion (+62%), while fruit and nuts added €1.8 billion (+18%). Imports of non-edible products increased by €588 million (+15%).
Source: European Commission
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