The value of European Union agri-food exports has increased for the second month in a row, reaching €20.9 billion in September. The overall value of exports has been increasing since the start of the year, mainly driven by higher volumes of cereal and mixed food preparations and wine being shipped to the UK.
Data published on Wednesday by the EU Commission shows agri-food exports to China rose by 18%, the UK increased by 7% and the United Stated was up 5% compared to August. Between January and September, the value of EU exports to the UK was €35.4 billion, an increase of 16% on the corresponding figure for 2021.
Although EU exports to China in the first nine months of this year reached €11.1 billion, this is still 16.5% lower than the same period in 2021. During September, EU exports of protein crops and fruit such as apples, pears, peaches to the Middle East/North Africa region and to sub-Saharan Africa increased significantly, while exports of wheat declined.
Source: agriland.ie