Euro Captures 62.2% of EU Primary Goods Exports in 2025 as Dollar Rules 86.7% of Oil Imports
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Updated · European Commission · May 11
Euro Captures 62.2% of EU Primary Goods Exports in 2025 as Dollar Rules 86.7% of Oil Imports
3 articles · Updated · European Commission · May 11
Eurostat said the euro invoiced 47.4% of extra-EU primary-goods imports and 62.2% of exports in 2025, making it the leading currency in that trade category.
Petroleum remained a clear exception: the US dollar accounted for 86.7% of extra-EU oil imports and 70.1% of exports, while the euro's shares were 12.9% and 27.5%.
Manufactured goods showed a more mixed picture, with the dollar narrowly leading imports at 46.2% versus the euro's 43.3%, while the euro led exports at 50.4% against 32.4% for the dollar.
The 2025 figures were compiled from customs declarations; because reporting by invoicing currency is mandatory only in even years, Eurostat said 2025 data from 20 EU countries were voluntary and missing values were estimated.
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