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This report provides an overview of the biofuel use mandates in EU-27 member states, including temporary changes to alleviate inflationary pressure stemming from Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. It supplements the EU Biofuels Annual Report for 2024.

In MY 2023/24, a reduction was registered in EU orange and mandarin production, while a larger lemon and grapefruit output was obtained.

On December 7, 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation on the protection of animals during transport to replace Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005.

The EU is the world’s leader in wine production, while the U.S. remains the leading export market for the EU.

Growing demand for pet food is creating new opportunities for U.S exporters in both established and emerging markets worldwide.

The ability of U.S. agricultural and food exporters to penetrate the growing EU market is constrained by tariff and non-tariff trade barriers and increased global competition.

While trade in chocolate confectionery remains small relative to overall demand, U.S. exporters are finding opportunities in both developed and emerging markets around the globe.