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EU agri-food exports totalled 238.4 billion euros in 2025, a 1% increase compared to 2024. Meanwhile, imports rose by 15 billion euros, an increase of 9%.
The EU–India trade agreement creates a “rare opportunity” to expand Portuguese agri‑food exports, with olive oil singled out as the main beneficiary. The Federation of Portuguese Agri‑food Industries said there are “absolutely favourable conditions for olive oil exports” and described the pact as an unprecedented chance for the sector. To convert the opportunity into sustained growth, industry representatives stress the need for investment in production capacity, market development and compliance with buyer standards, while monitoring regulatory and logistical challenges that could affect competitiveness.
Meeting with Lula precedes signing in Asunción. The trade agreement will eliminate tariffs on 91% of European exports and 92% of South American exports, benefiting the automotive and agri-food sectors.
The confederation of agricultural cooperatives said today that the Government's optimism regarding the agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur is premature and called for more investment in the agri-food sector.
