The figures show the highest increase in exports to China – which were 11.8% higher in March 2016 than in March 2015. For the past 12 months, exports to China increased to € 10.7 billion, a 33% or € 2.6 billion rise compared to the same period one year ago. For 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 witnessed an increase of € 783 million or 8% compared to the 12-month period one year earlier.

See also: Statistics: Monitoring EU Agri-Food Trade - Development until March 2016

Source: ec.europa.eu