European Union
U.S. Trade with European Union in 2021
Export Market Rank
#5 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$12.71 Billion
3-Year Average
$12.33 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.3% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to European Union in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $2.75 Billion | 509,407 | $2.49 Billion | 71% |
| Soybeans | $2.27 Billion | 4.51 Million | $1.88 Billion | 65% |
| Fish and Seafood | $957.98 Million | 236,761 | $1.03 Billion | -8% |
| Forest Products | $754.86 Million | --- | $631.85 Million | 22% |
| Distilled Spirits | $563.38 Million | --- | $547.08 Million | 9% |
| Essential Oils | $561.03 Million | 34,166 | $436.14 Million | 71% |
| Food Preparations | $439.45 Million | 33,788 | $341.12 Million | 85% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $405.52 Million | 113,097 | $342.55 Million | 41% |
| Planting Seeds | $380.87 Million | 71,362 | $402.61 Million | 7% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $321.99 Million | 47,703 | $288.13 Million | 26% |
Data and Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic boosted organic food sales in the EU, enabling it to overtake the U.S. market in 2021. However, spiraling inflation combined with high food and energy prices will likely reduce organic food sales in most EU markets in 2022.
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January 12, 2023
News Release
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