Find out about the EU’s trade and economic security policy and trade relations with the rest of the world.

This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on trade with countries beyond the EU's borders.

Access2Markets allows you to obtain information you need when you trade with third countries, such as on tariffs, taxes, procedures, formalities and requirements, rules of origin, export measures, statistics, trade barriers and much more.

Statistical data on the EU's economic relations with its main trading partners. The EU is the biggest exporter and importer of goods and services worldwide. Main economic indicators, GDP by sector, trade in goods, trade in commercial services, foreign direct investment, imports and exports with the world, ranking, trade balance.

A European Commission report published today highlights the good progress made in recent negotiations to deepen trade and investment relations with five Eastern and Southern African partners.

From 1999 to 2010, EU foreign trade doubled and now accounts for over 30% of the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP). The EU is responsible for the trade policy of the member countries and negotiates agreements for them.

2025年3月20日 · Find out about the EU’s trade relationships and negotiations with countries, regions and the WTO. Facts, figures, latest developments and archives. The openness of our trade regime has meant that the EU is the biggest player on the global trading scene and remains a good region to do business with.

Strengthen the EU's strategic partnerships with major trading partners; Work with developing countries to help them integrate into the global economy; Uphold European values such as human rights, and social and environmental protection; Uphold an ambitious trade agenda to the benefit of European citizens, SMEs and the broader economy

2025年2月17日 · Facts and figures on trade. The European Union is the world's leader in terms of trade in goods and services. In 2023, the EU accounted for over 16% of global trade (ahead of China and the US).

In Q4 2024 the EU balance recorded a surplus of €27 billion, unchanged compared with Q3 2024. This article provides a picture of the international trade in goods of the European Union (EU) since 2019, using quarterly data. It analyses the type of goods exchanged with countries outside the EU, focusing on its main partners.