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Top Agro Products Imported by the EU in 2025: Stats & Insights

by Generic H2 (Embedded) on August 15, 2025

Top Agro Products Imported by the EU in 2025: Stats & Insights
🌍 1. EU Agri-Food Trade Overview — 2025

In 2024, the EU’s agri-food exports reached a record €235.4 billion, while imports totaled €171.8 billion, resulting in a €63.6 billion trade surplus.
By Q1 2025, imports had surged 20% year-on-year to €48.1 billion, driven by higher prices for coffee, cocoa, fruit, and nuts. Exports also rose by 3% to €59.7 billion.

📦 2. Most Imported Agri Products by the EU in 2025

🌱 Coffee, Cocoa, Tea & Spices

Import values jumped by €2.5 billion (+59%) in January–February 2025, mainly due to sharp increases in cocoa and coffee prices.

Early Q1 figures show a similar surge at +51% year-on-year.

🍇 Fruit & Nuts

Value increased by €772 million (+20%) in early 2025, driven by both higher volumes and inflation in bananas, nuts, grapes, and other key imports.

🌾 Feed Grains & Oilseeds

Oilseed and protein crop imports declined by €245 million (-7%).

Cereal imports, particularly corn, remain essential for livestock feed.

A 25% EU tariff on U.S. corn came into effect on April 15, impacting trade flows and raising costs for European buyers.

🫒 Olive Oil & Sugar

Olive oil imports fell 31%, while sugar imports dropped 46%, as lower prices and increased domestic production reduced the need for imports.

🧾 3. Where the EU Sources Its Agro Imports

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana saw major growth in cocoa and coffee exports to the EU (+84% and +153% respectively).

China and Canada posted double-digit growth in sales to the EU.

Imports from Australia surged ~+149%, mostly in rapeseed.

Imports from Ukraine fell 10% and from Russia by 77%, particularly in cereals and oilseeds.

The U.S. remains the top soybean supplier, but corn exports to the EU have been hit by new tariffs.

Argentina and Brazil continue as key suppliers of oilseeds and sugar under Mercosur quotas.

🪜 4. Why EU Buyers Demand These Products — Key Drivers

Price pressure: Rising cocoa and coffee prices are inflating import bills.

Feed demand: The livestock sector depends heavily on feed grains — tariffs on U.S. corn could add ~€2 billion in extra costs for EU importers.

Trade policy: The EU–Mercosur agreement could boost quotas for soybeans, maize, sugar, beef, and poultry from South America, triggering resistance from EU farmers.

Regulatory compliance: Strict EU rules on food safety, traceability, and origin mean importers prioritize reliable, certified suppliers.

📊 5. Summary — EU Agro Imports in 2025

Coffee, Cocoa & Spices — Import values up nearly 60%, mainly from price surges. Top origins: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Brazil.

Fruit & Nuts — Moderate growth driven by both volume and price increases. Main suppliers: Latin America, Africa.

Feed Grains (Corn, etc.) — Supply impacted by tariffs; critical for animal feed. Key sources: U.S. (pre-tariff), Ukraine, Brazil.

Oilseeds & Protein Crops — Slight decline in value with stable volumes. Main origins: Ukraine, Canada, Brazil.

Sugar & Olive Oil — Imports down as EU domestic production rises. Main origins: Mercosur countries under quota arrangements.

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