Brussels, 20/05/2016 (Agence Europe) - EU agri-food exports to third countries in March 2016 were worth €11.3 billion, about €1 billion higher than in the previous month, according to the latest monthly report on agri-food trade published by the European Commission on Friday 20 May.
The figures show the highest increase in exports was to China -11.8% higher in March 2016 than in March 2015. Over the past 12 months, exports to China increased to €10.7 billion, a 33% rise compared to the same period a year ago.
In terms of monthly export values, the highest increases were achieved for pork (from €318 million to €422 million in March 2016, an increase of 32.5%), followed by oilseeds (other than soya beans), some food preparations and wine. Over the last twelve months, export values went up most for wine, which saw an increase of €783 million or 8% compared to the 12-month period one year earlier. (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)