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.

Footnotes

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 (EU) and India in the agricultural sector have been governed by two pivotal agreements since 2003: the Agreement on Trade in Services and the Agreement on Investment. These agreements form the foundation for economic cooperation, which has evolved progressively over the years. Additionally, it is noteworthy to mention the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA), which encompasses an agreement on trade in goods, representing another crucial aspect of the economic relations between the EU and India. A comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), which has been under negotiation since 2007, is anticipated to be finalised by the end of the this year. An agreement between the world’s second-largest economy (the EU) and the fifth-largest economy (India) would establish the most significant global free trade area, benefiting a region inhabited by nearly 2 billion people and unlocking considerable untapped trade potential.

In 2004, a strategic partnership founded on shared values and commitment to the global order was established. This partnership has gained significance following the approval of a roadmap for the strategic partnership for 2020-2025 in 2020, which outlines ambitious objectives for future cooperation. In 2022, the establishment of the Trade and Technology Council marked another significant milestone towards enhancing trade collaboration.

The value of trade in goods between the EU and India reached €124 billion in 2023, an increase from €78 billion in 2019. However, India remains the EU’s ninth-largest trading partner, accounting for 2.2% of total trade. Trade in services has exhibited remarkable growth, increasing to €58.9 billion in 2022, up from €30.4 billion in 2021.

In 2024, India ranked second globally in fresh apple imports, following Germany. The total import volume reached 519,652 tonnes, reflecting a 10.7% increase from 2023. India’s share of global apple imports reached 6.8%, underscoring the increasing importance of this market for exporters worldwide.

During the 2023/2024 season, the European Union exported a total of 63,870 tonnes of apples to India. The largest suppliers among the Member States were:

– Poland – 34,545 tonnes,

– Italy – 22,128 tonnes,

– France – 3,099 tonnes.

Poland retained its position as the EU’s principal exporter of apples to India, accounting for over half of the total volume exported from the EU. These statistics reinforce the notion that the Indian market remains a key export destination for EU, particularly Polish, apple producers.

Export to Vietnam

Trade relations between the European Union and Vietnam in the agricultural sector have gained significantly in importance since 12 February 2020, when a free trade agreement and an investment protection agreement were signed. These key documents entered into force on August 1, 2020, and brought about revolutionary changes – the almost complete removal of customs duties between the two parties[1]. As a result, trade between the EU and Vietnam has gained new momentum.

These agreements are not just legal formalities, but fundamental tools to drive the economies of both regions. Their aim is not only to increase trade but also to support sustainable development and bring long-term economic benefits. Consequently, Vietnam has become the EU’s second-largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), behind only Singapore.

Vietnam is the European Union’s 17th largest trading partner in terms of trade in goods and the EU’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN region. The total value of trade in 2024 amounted to €67 billion, with imports from Vietnam to the EU reaching €54.8 billion and exports from the EU to Vietnam €12.3 billion[2].

In the fresh fruit sector, apple exports from the European Union to Vietnam in the 2023/2024 season amounted to 8,976 tonnes. France maintained its leading position among EU exporters, supplying 6,432 tonnes, while Poland exported 1,961 tonnes of apples to Vietnam[3].

[1] https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/pl/content/umowa-o-wolnym-handlu-miedzy-ue-wietnamem

[2] file:///C:/Users/jpietrusewicz/Downloads/DHM_Wietnam_2024_09_18%20(1).pdf

[3] https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/document/download/17a7b758-e5fc-457c-a7ab-4c387db82f90_en?filename=apple-dashboard_en.pdf&prefLang=pl