The EU's Position in the Global Economy

The united EU is an important trade partner globally, particularly in the markets of the future.

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Peter Paul Pratter
March 11, 2025

The EU is underestimated, but a key trade partner globally.

Particularly for Asia and Emerging Markets - the economies of the future.

Take India for example:

1️⃣ The EU is India’s most significant trade partner, with trade in goods valued at €124 billion in 2023.

2️⃣ Trade in services between the EU and India reached €59.7 billion in 2023, up from €30.4 billion in 2020.

3️⃣ Both India and the EU are aiming to sign a Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2025.

Trade between these regions has grown by 90% over the past decade, reflecting broader trends across Asia and other emerging markets. While China is the dominant trade partner in the region and the US important for the Tiger states, Japan and South Korea, the EU remains strongly positioned.

What does this mean for the EU?

Opportunities abound to benefit from mutual growth with a rising region, particularly in light of recent geopolitical developments.

Many companies, including yours, will either seize these opportunities or eventually play catch-up with European and local peers. Your real estate portfolio will evolve accordingly and you should be ready.

What do you think?

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Graphic source (c): Visual Capitalist, Voronoi App, Econovis, Ehsan Soltani

Sources: European Commission, Voronoi App, US Census, Eurostat

Source links: "From 2000 to 2024, total goods trade (exports + imports) between the US and EU" - link to source with Voronoi App , EU trade relations with India. Facts, figures and latest developments

India, Technology, GDP, Economy, Growth, Trade