Did you know that the EU produced 258 million tonnes of cereals, 162 million tonnes of raw milk and 21 million tonnes of pigmeat in 2024? Or that the EU ran a trade surplus of €36 billion in agricultural, fishery, food and drink products? Or that EU prices for food and non-alcoholic drinks rose by 2.3%, alcoholic drinks by 2.7%, and catering services by 5.1% in 2024?
You can find out more in the 2025 edition of Key figures on the European food chain. The publication brings together all the essential data on the food chain – from primary agricultural production to consumption – presented through text and colourful visualisations.
The publication is organised into 3 main sections:
- Production covers the agricultural labour force, the production and economic performance of agriculture and fisheries and food and beverage processing.
- Distribution focuses on international trade, transport, and wholesale and retail channels.
- Consumption and environment highlights what we eat and drink, food prices, and the environmental impact of the food chain.
O artigo foi publicado originalmente em Eurostat.
