EU agri-food trade strengthens in September as surplus rises

The latest agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission shows that the EU agri-food trade surplus experienced strong month-on-month growth, reaching €5.4 billion in September 2025, which is 45% higher than in August.

EU agri-food exports reached €20.1 billion in September 2025, up 13% from August and 4% above September 2024. The UK remained the largest destination for EU exports between January and September, accounting for 23% of the total (€41.5 billion), up by €1.8 billion (+5%), supported by higher value of cocoa products, chocolate and dairy. The US remained the second-largest destination, while Switzerland ranked third. Exports to Ukraine also rose by €540 million (+21%).

EU agri-food imports reached €14.7 billion in September 2025, 5% higher than August. Imports from Côte d’Ivoire saw the largest increase between January and September (€2.3 billion, +48%, driven by high cocoa prices), followed by Canada (+€1.5 billion, +88%, mainly in rapeseed, wheat and maize). Imports from Russia fell by 68% (−€585 million), partly because of lower oilseed imports, continuing the longer term downwards trend.

More insights as well as detailed tables are available in the latest edition of the monthly EU agri-food trade report.

Source: European Commission