Agri-food exports to grow to €25 billion

Out of 50 companies ranked by BZ WBK in a report estimating the biggest chances for succeeding in exports, 14 operate in the agri-food sector. The lender said that the industry's exports may grow by 4-6 percent y/y and reach €25 billion this year. Cereal products, flour and pastries top the category, with export growth estimated at 6-12 percent in 2016. Meat and offal came in second, exports of this segment is expected to grow by 10-12 percent to around €4.3 billion. In the following positions are: cocoa and cocoa products, seeds and oleaginous fruits and fodder.