EU agri-food trade surplus holds firm in first four months of 2026

BRUSSELS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 26th Jun, 2026) The latest EU agri-food trade report published by the European Commission shows that, in the first four months of 2026, the EU agri-food trade surplus reached €15.6 billion, which is €233 million higher than the same period in 2025.

EU agri-food exports totalled €77.6 billion in January–April 2026, down by 3% compared with 2025. The UK remained the top export destination. Exports to Egypt surged by 49%, driven by wheat. Exports to Ukraine also grew by 7%, with the largest increase in spirits. However, trade disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz led to a 25% drop in exports to the United Arab Emirates.

Due to reduced imports of cocoa products, cereals, as well as oilseeds and protein crops, cumulative imports fell by 7% to €62 billion compared to last year, reinforcing the EU's positive trade balance.

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Imports values from Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Cameroon and Guinea all decreased as cocoa prices continued to fall. Ukrainian wheat imports dropped by 71%. However, imports from Viet Nam rose by 16%, supported by higher coffee volumes. Imports grew the most in the category fruit and nuts (+6%), with increases spread across different products, particularly avocados and hazelnuts.

On balance, EU agri-food trade remains resilient, with a solid surplus offsetting softer performance in key sectors.