New study: EU exports increased by EUR 1 billion due to trade agreements

New study: EU exports increased by EUR 1 billion due to trade agreements

February 27, 2017

The EU trade agreements with Mexico, South Korea, and Switzerland have increased EU exports by more than EUR 1 billion and have raised value added in the agri-food sector by 600 mn. EUR.

This increased export has supported almost 20,000 jobs in the agri-food sector and an additional 7,700 jobs in other sectors related to agri-food production and export. The trade agreements have also increased EU imports and given EU consumers and processors better access to agri-food products at lower prices.

Today, Commissioner Phil Hogan presents the results at a press conference in Brussels. Managing Economist, Eva Rytter Sunesen, will be present to answer technical questions related to the study.

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For further information, please contact Eva Rytter Sunesen