European Union
U.S. Trade with European Union in 2022
Export Market Rank
#5 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$14.51 Billion
3-Year Average
$13 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.3% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to European Union in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $2.75 Billion | 514,883 | $2.61 Billion | 27% |
| Soybeans | $2.74 Billion | 4.6 Million | $2.02 Billion | 91% |
| Fish and Seafood | $1.12 Billion | 257,729 | $1.04 Billion | 6% |
| Forest Products | $1.01 Billion | --- | $671.58 Million | 62% |
| Distilled Spirits | $712.23 Million | --- | $566.85 Million | 28% |
| Essential Oils | $533.85 Million | 31,883 | $456.71 Million | 58% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $426.61 Million | 97,475 | $355.96 Million | 57% |
| Food Preparations | $357.26 Million | 24,974 | $353.18 Million | 21% |
| Planting Seeds | $352.93 Million | 75,975 | $402.22 Million | -1% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $330.09 Million | --- | $144.09 Million | 487% |
Data and Analysis
This report provides an overview of EU food and feed legislation currently in force for the EU. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) staff reviewed and updated all sections of this annual report.
This guide provides an overview of health certificates needed for exporting plants, animals, foods, and other animal origin products to the European Union.
International Agricultural Trade Report
Peaches and Nectarines: Global Growth in Production Slowing While Exports Plateau
World peach and nectarine1 production has seen significant growth in the past decade, rising more than 20 percent from 19.6 million tons to 24.2 million in 2022/23.
News and Features
May is World Trade Month, and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service is marking the occasion by sharing some of the most recent facts and figures about U.S. agricultural trade.
With research and development funds provided by the FAS Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program, FAS and ARS are working to produce compostable PLU labels. They are collaborating with the International Fresh Produce Association and Sinclair Systems International to meet the EU standards. The goal is to develop adhesives that are both food-safe and compostable. When achieved, this will allow American companies to export fruits and vegetables as usual while helping to decrease food waste and methane emissions.
News Release
USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to the Netherlands
Under Secretary Alexis Taylor is in Amsterdam with agribusinesses, farm organizations, and state government leaders on a trade mission to expand economic opportunities for American agriculture.