Cyprus Trade Deficit Drops By 3.97% In 2024

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 11, 2025

Cyprus’s trade deficit has seen a modest reduction of 3.97% in 2024, dropping from €8,470.4 million in January–December 2023 to €8,134.3 million in the same period of 2024, according to provisional data from Cystat

Key Highlights:

Imports: Total imports for 2024 were €12,256.1 million, down by 7% from 2023 (€13,179.8 million).
Exports: Exports fell by 12.5% to €4,121.8 million, compared to €4,709.4 million in 2023.

December 2024 Snapshot

Imports in December surged to €1,314.3 million, a significant increase of 37.8% from December 2023 (€954.1 million).
- Imports from the EU: €662.7 million
- Imports from third countries: €651.6 million
Exports in December totaled €359 million, down by 8.5% from December 2023 (€392.4 million).
- Exports to the EU: €88 million
- Exports to third countries: €271 million

Noteworthy: December imports included a significant €372.5 million from vessel and aircraft ownership transfers—up dramatically from just €4.8 million in December 2023.

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November 2024 Recap

Imports in November increased by 3.7%, reaching €1,139.6 million (compared to €1,098.6 million in November 2023).
Domestic exports grew by 7.7%, totaling €244.1 million.
- Industrial product exports were up to €236.5 million from €218.2 million in November 2023.
- Agricultural exports remained steady at €6.5 million.

However, exports of foreign products plummeted by 74.2%, from €519.2 million in November 2023 to just €134.1 million in November 2024.

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EU Farm Output Prices Decline For The First Time In Nine Months

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 12, 2026

EU Market Adjustments Signal New Price Trends

Agricultural output prices across the European Union declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a shift after several quarters of increases. Data from Eurostat shows that farm gate prices fell by 1.9% compared with the same period in 2024.

Crisis of Declining Prices In Select Markets

Cyprus recorded one of the more notable decreases in agricultural input costs among EU member states, with prices falling by 2.6% compared with Q4 2024. The reduction eased cost pressures for the local agricultural sector following periods of higher prices earlier in 2025. Across the EU, prices for goods and services consumed in agriculture remained relatively stable. Non-investment inputs such as energy, fertilisers and feedingstuffs showed limited overall changes during the quarter.

Country-Specific Divergence In Price Movements

Eurostat data highlights considerable variation across member states. Fifteen EU countries recorded declines in agricultural output prices. Belgium registered the largest decrease at 12.9%, followed by Lithuania (8.2%) and Germany (6.0%). At the same time, twelve countries reported increases in output prices. Ireland recorded the strongest rise at 6.8%, followed by Slovenia (5.6%) and Malta (4.2%).

Stability In Agricultural Inputs Amid Commodity Shifts

Agricultural input prices also showed mixed developments. Eleven member states recorded declines, including Cyprus (2.6%), Belgium (2.1%) and Sweden (2.0%). Other countries experienced moderate increases, including Lithuania (4.2%), Ireland (3.3%) and Romania (2.5%). Among major agricultural commodities, milk prices declined by 4.1% while cereal prices fell by 8.9% across the EU. In contrast, fertilisers and soil improvers increased by 7.9%, reflecting continued volatility in input markets.

Outlook For EU Agriculture

The latest Eurostat data points to uneven price developments across the EU agricultural sector. While input prices remained broadly stable in many markets, movements in output prices varied significantly between member states. These trends highlight the need for farmers and policymakers to adapt to shifting commodity prices and changing cost structures across the European agricultural market.