Marko Vešligaj· S&D

Confirmed

Farmers often receive 20% to 25% of the final retail price of products

Omissions

• The specific percentage varies by product category and member state. The Eurostat data shows this is an approximate range across the EU food chain, with significant variation depending on the product type and market structure.

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat - Key figures on the European food chain 2024 editionThe 2024 edition of Key figures on the European food chain documents the distribution of value added along the food supply chain, showing farmers receive a minority share of final retail prices.
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Proposal on strengthening the position of farmers in the food supply chainThe Commission acknowledges the destabilised distribution of value added along the food supply chain, where farmers receive a disproportionately low share of the final consumer price, estimated in the 20-25% range.
• SecondaryEFA News - Key figures on the European food chain 2025 editionThe 2025 edition confirms continued challenges in value distribution along the food chain, with farmers maintaining a low share of final retail prices.