EU Trade Deficit With China Surges To €360 Billion In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 14, 2026

The EU recorded a €359.8 billion trade deficit with China in 2025, according to Eurostat, as imports exceeded exports.

Overview Of The Trade Imbalance

EU exports to China totaled €199.6 billion, while imports reached €559.4 billion. The gap reflects higher demand for Chinese goods across EU markets. Trade flows show a significant difference between export and import volumes.

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Shifts In Trade Dynamics

Compared with 2024, EU exports to China declined by 6.5%, while imports increased by 6.4%. Over a longer period, trade volumes have expanded since 2015. Exports rose by 37.1% from €145.6 billion, while imports increased by 89.0% from €295.9 billion over the same period.

Key Export Sectors

Machinery and mechanical appliances accounted for €45.3 billion, or 22.7% of EU exports to China. Electrical machinery followed at €29.0 billion (14.5%), with vehicles contributing €16.4 billion (8.2%). Other sectors include optical and precision instruments at €15.1 billion (7.5%) and pharmaceuticals at €13.6 billion (6.8%). Combined, these five categories represent 59.8% of exports.

Dominance In Import Categories

Electrical machinery and related equipment accounted for €164.9 billion, or 29.5% of EU imports from China. Machinery and mechanical appliances followed at €106.5 billion (19.0%). Additional categories include organic chemicals, vehicles, and furniture-related products. Together, these five groups represent 63.8% of imports.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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