By the end of May 2025, according to the latest 2024 EU Report on Imports of Organic Agri-Food Products released by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the EU, China's position in the EU's organic agricultural import market has significantly improved. With a growth rate of 19.4%, China retained its status as the EU's second-largest supplier of organic agricultural products, trailing only Ecuador.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
I - Key Data Highlights: Strong Growth in China's Organic Exports to the EU
1. Volume and Ranking文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
In 2024, China's exports of organic agricultural products to the EU reached 239,000 tons (2023: 200,100 tons), accounting for 9.1% of the EU's total organic imports, solidifying its second-place position. Leading Growth Rate: China's export growth (+19.4%) far outpaced the EU's overall organic import growth (+6.4%).文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
2.Performance of Key Products文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
Nuts and Spices: Exports nearly doubled (+71.8%), accounting for 6.9% of China's total organic exports to the EU. Oilseeds and Protein Crops: Exports reached 162,000 tons (+10.4%), making up 67.7% of China's organic exports to the EU—the largest category. Tea Products: Exports surged 67.4% to 29,000 tons, reflecting China's growing competitiveness in organic beverage ingredients.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
II - Market Context: EU Organic Demand Rebounds, China's Supply Chain Strengths Shine
1. EU Trends:文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
The EU's total organic imports in 2024 reached 2.64 million tons (+6.4%), ending a two-year decline, indicating a recovery in demand as food prices stabilize.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
2.China's Competitive Advantages文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
Oilseed and Grain Processing: China dominates the supply chain for non-GMO soybeans, sunflower seeds, and other key products.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
3. High-Value-Added Products:文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
Significant growth in exports of mixed food ingredients (+14.7%) and vegetables (+39.5%) highlights the success of China's organic industry upgrades.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
III - Competitive Landscape: China vs. Other Major Suppliers
Ecuador (1st, 15% share): Reliant on a single product—bananas (94% of its exports).
China (2nd, 9.1% share): Diversified product range, covering oilseeds, beverage ingredients, and processed foods. Ukraine (3rd, 7.7% share): Grain and oilseed exports fluctuate due to geopolitical factors. These figures demonstrate that China is transitioning from a "low-cost supplier" to a "provider of high-value-added products" by expanding its organic certification system and improving cold-chain logistics.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
IV - Future Prospects and Challenges
Opportunities:The EU's reliance on organic food imports continues to rise, with organic market share projected to reach 10% by 2030.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
Challenges:Compliance with new EU regulations (e.g., Deforestation-Free Regulation) and intensifying competition from India (+40%) and Southeast Asian countries.
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Data Source:Data Source: European Commission TRACES system, 2024 Organic Agri-Food Trade Monitoring Report.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
2025年6月13日文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29737/
