In 2024, Ukraine entered the top three of the largest exporters of agricultural products to the EU, ranking third with an export volume of €13.1B, which accounts for 6.7% of total agricultural imports to the European Union, according to Eurostat data.
Brazil became the largest supplier of agricultural products to the EU last year, exporting €17.1B (8.8%). Ukraine is also behind Britain (8.5%, €16.6B). The United States follows with 6.1%, or €12B.
Last year, the EU exported agricultural products worth €234.1 billion and imported €194.9B. Compared to 2023, exports and imports increased by 2.8% and 6.7%, respectively. Between 2014 and 2024, the volume of agricultural trade in the European Union increased by 59%. In particular, exports grew by 58% and imports by 60.2%.
Last year, the UK became the main destination for EU agricultural exports, accounting for 23% of the total (€54B). The US, Switzerland, and China followed next.