EU becomes world’s largest exporter of food

The European Union became the largest exporter in the world of agricultural and food products last year, with increased demand particularly from developing countries.

The exports of milk, pig-meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables but in particular of wheat and barley, increased significantly.

Total agri-food exports were worth €120bn, with China showing the biggest increase in imports from the EU; China was the second fastest growing market behind Saudi Arabia.