The trade deficit amounted to 9.8 billion Euro in 2011, when nuts are included it was 11.9 billion. If you look at the individual product segments the trade balance is particularly negative for fruit, particularly the increased imports of tropical fruits, bananas and pineapples. The import of oranges and grapes also increased. Simultaneously, however, the export of apples and pears was more balanced in this segment.
Russia is the EU's main trading partners. China and Turkey, however, get more and more of a foothold in the Russian market, which according to estimates by the European Commission will not be problematic for the EU.