Apple export
Export to Egypt
Trade relations in the field of agriculture between the EU and Egypt are governed by the EU–Egypt Free Trade Agreement, which has been in force since June 1, 2004. However, its provisions relating to trade and related matters entered into force earlier, on January 1, 2004. In October 2008, an agreement was signed introducing further liberalization of trade in agricultural products, processed agricultural products, as well as fish and fishery products. This agreement entered into force on June 1, 2010. Under its provisions, EU exports enjoy duty-free access to the Egyptian market for nearly all agricultural products, with a few exceptions. Egyptian exports to the EU also benefit from full liberalization, with the exception of the most sensitive products (tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, courgettes, table grapes, garlic, strawberries, rice, sugar, and processed products with a high sugar content).
The EU is a net exporter of agricultural products to Egypt. It mainly exports wheat, fruit, and powdered milk, while imports from Egypt to the EU consist primarily of fruit and vegetables (accounting for nearly 75% of the total imports).
Several countries supply apples to Egypt, with European exporters accounting for more than half of the import value. In 2022, the value of fruit exports from Poland to Egypt amounted to €36,744,0141.
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https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/statistics
Export to Jordan
Trade relations in the field of agriculture between the EU and Jordan are governed by the EU–Jordan Association Agreement, signed on November 24, 1997, and in force since May 1, 2002. In 2005, further amendments to the agreement were introduced (establishing additional bilateral liberalization of trade in agricultural and processed agricultural products), which have been in effect since January 1, 2006. This agreement, which is asymmetrical in nature, provides for a high level of liberalization with very few exceptions. Since 2010 (i.e., the final stage of implementing the liberalization provisions), all agricultural products originating from Jordan — except for cut flowers and virgin olive oil — can enter the EU duty-free and quota-free. As for exports from the EU to Jordan, fresh apples also benefit from this agreement, enjoying a 0% export tariff.
In 2021, Poland exported goods to Jordan with a total value of USD 104 million. The main products exported from Poland to Jordan were apples and pears, with a combined value of USD 9.9 million, accounting for nearly 10% of total exports. The second most exported product was household washing machines (USD 6.19 million), followed by cheese (USD 5.27 million)1.
Detailed information and up-to-date trade statistics on EU–Egypt and EU–Jordan relations can be found in the Special Report, available for download.
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Export to India
Trade relations between the European Union and India in the agricultural sector have been governed since 2003 by two key agreements: the Trade in Services Agreement and the Investment Agreement. These agreements constitute the foundation of economic cooperation, which has gradually developed over the years. It is also worth mentioning the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA), which includes an agreement on trade in goods, another important element in economic relations between the EU and India. Negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) were successfully concluded in January 2026. The agreement will give EU producers privileged access to the market of the most populous country (nearly 1.5 billion people) and the world’s fourth-largest economy. The trade agreement with India will reduce the current high tariffs on EU agri-food exports. The EU and India are also working on an agreement on geographical indications and investment protection.
EU-India trade in goods is expected to exceed €120 billion in 2024 (up from €78 billion in 2019). The EU is India’s second-largest trading partner after China. EU exports to India have increased by 58% over the past decade[1].
In 2025, India ranked second in terms of fresh apple imports globally, preceded only by Germany. Total import volume reached 478,299 tons, an 8% decrease compared to 2024. India’s share of global apple imports reached 6.7%, confirming the growing importance of this market for exporters worldwide[2].
In the 2024/2025 season, the European Union exported a total of 51,818 tons of apples to India, while in the ongoing 2025/2026 season – 89,099 tons.
The largest suppliers in the 2024/2025 season among the Member States were:
– Poland – 40,027 tons,
– Italy – 34,045 tons,
– France – 7,636 ton[3].
Poland maintained its leading position in EU apple exports to India, accounting for over half of the total volume shipped from the EU. These figures confirm that the Indian market remains a key export destination for EU – and especially Polish – apple producers.
[1] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/pl/infographics/eu-india-trade-facts-and-figures/
[2] https://circabc.europa.eu/ui/group/a6df5bd5-efdf-40cc-a42d-8292eedd0201/library/f805b268-4637-4370-8ba8-66a199735cda/details?open=true
[3] https://agridata.ec.europa.eu/extensions/DashboardApples/ApplesTrade.html
Export to Vietnam
Trade relations between the European Union and Vietnam in the agricultural sector have significantly increased since February 12, 2020, with the signing of a free trade agreement and an investment protection agreement. These key documents entered into force on August 1, 2020, bringing revolutionary changes – the near-complete removal of customs duties between the two parties[1]. This has given EU-Vietnam trade a new dynamic.
These agreements are not mere legal formalities, but real tools that drive the economies of both regions. Their goal is not only to increase trade but also to promote sustainable development and generate long-term economic benefits. As a result, Vietnam has become the EU’s second-largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), second only to Singapore.
Vietnam is the European Union’s 14th-largest trading partner in goods and the EU’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN region. The total value of trade in 2025 was EUR 76 billion, of which imports from Vietnam to the EU reached EUR 63.9 billion and exports from the EU to Vietnam – EUR 12.2 billion[2].
In the fresh fruit sector, European Union apple exports to Vietnam amounted to 11,030 tons in the 2024/2025 marketing season and 8,323 tons in the ongoing 2025/2026 season. France maintained its position as the leading EU exporter, shipping 8,946 tons of apples to Vietnam in the 2024/2025 season, while Poland exported 1,426 tons[3].
[1] https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/pl/content/umowa-o-wolnym-handlu-miedzy-ue-wietnamem
[2] https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/viet-nam_en?prefLang=pl&etrans=pl
[3] https://agridata.ec.europa.eu/extensions/DashboardApples/ApplesTrade.html#