The value of agricultural production in the European Union reached €558,7 billion in 2025, at basic prices, the highest level in the series presented by Eurostat. This amount represents a growth of 4,8% compared to the €532,9 billion recorded in 2024.

The costs of goods and services used in the production process, known as intermediate consumption, increased by 1,8% to €309,1 billion. As a result, the gross value added of the agricultural sector grew by 8,8%, reaching €249,5 billion.

Animal production grows 9,2%

Crops accounted for 48,9% of the total value of EU agricultural production in 2025, corresponding to €273,2 billion. Animals and animal products contributed €238,2 billion, or 42,6% of the total. The remaining 8,5% came from agricultural services and secondary activities, which generated €47,3 billion.

Compared to 2024, the value of plant production increased by 1,6%, while the value of animal production and products of animal origin registered a rise of 9,2%.

Portugal among the countries with negative growth.

The value of agricultural production increased in 22 of the 27 Member States. Romania recorded the largest growth, at 13,6%, followed by the Czech Republic, Ireland, Estonia, Slovakia and Austria, all with increases of over 10%.

Conversely, production decreased in Greece (-2,9%) and Cyprus (-1,8%). Portugal, Finland, and Malta also recorded negative growth, although less than 1%.

The data are part of the economic accounts for agriculture for 2025, published by Eurostat.