EU agri-food trade surplus reaches highest level in over a year as exports hit a record in October
The EU agri-food trade surplus increased sharply in October 2025, reaching €6.4 billion, according to the latest Commission report. This represents an 18% increase compared to September and accounts for the highest monthly surplus in more than a year – 19% higher than in October of last year.
EU agri-food exports reached a record level in October 2025: €20.7 billion, which showed an increase of 7% compared to September and 1% higher than in October 2024. By October 2025, cumulative exports for the year came to €199.4 billion, up €3.1 billion (+2%) compared to the same period in 2024.
Export growth continued to be driven primarily by high prices for processed cocoa-based products and coffee. At the same time, exports of cereals declined, reflecting lower volumes.
EU agri-food imports remained elevated and amounted to €15.4 billion in October 2025 – 4% higher than in September, but 5% lower than in October 2024. Despite the year-on-year decline in October, cumulative imports between January and October reached €157.4 billion, an increase of €15.5 billion (+11%) compared with the same period in 2024. Imports of beef and veal went up by €596 million (+28%) during this period compared to the same time in 2024, due to both higher volumes (+17%) and prices (+9%).
More insights as well as detailed tables are available in the latest edition of the monthly EU agri-food trade report.
