In 2025 the value of agricultural output in the EU amounted to 558.7 billion euro at basic prices, which is 4.8% more than in 2024 (532.9 billion euro), according to Eurostat.
This latest increase continued the trend to a new high. Agricultural output includes the value of crops, livestock and agricultural services, as well as certain goods and services produced by the sector.
Intermediate consumption and gross value added
The total value of goods and services used in the production process (intermediate consumption) rose by 1.8% to 309.1 billion euro in 2025.
Gross value added of the agricultural sector rose to 249.5 billion euro, equivalent to an increase of 8.8%.
Growth in crop and livestock production
The value of crop production in 2025 was 1.6% higher than in 2024, while livestock production was 9.2% higher.
The total value of agricultural output increased in 22 of the 27 EU countries.
Countries with the largest increases
The sharpest growth was seen in Romania - +13.6%.
Rates above +10% were recorded in the Czech Republic, Ireland, Estonia, Slovakia and Austria.
Countries with decreases
The value of agricultural output fell in Greece by 2.9% and in Cyprus by 1.8%.
Declines were also recorded in Portugal, Finland and Malta (all by less than 1.0%).
