May 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for the European Union (EU) to substantially increase its spending on public goods to bolster productivity and growth across the region. According to a report from Yahoo Finance, Alfred Kammer, director of the IMF’s European department, emphasized the need for a fundamental rethink in the EU’s approach during the annual EU budget conference.
Kammer proposed raising the EU’s public goods spending from 0.4% to at least 0.9% of the gross national income (GNI), which would increase the bloc’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) spending from 1.1% to 1.7% of GNI for the period of 2028 to 2034. This increase in spending is deemed necessary to address the myriad challenges facing Europe, including an aging population, climate change, and a productivity slump.
Furthermore, the IMF report highlighted the impact of rising geopolitical tensions and unpredictable US policies on the EU’s economic outlook, stressing the importance of the region becoming more self-sufficient in terms of security. Kammer noted that improving the single market is crucial for boosting growth, although barriers such as lengthy employment processes for relocating EU workers and inefficient capital allocation due to fragmented national stock markets still persist.
The IMF also adjusted its economic growth projections for the EU, forecasting growth rates of 0.8% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, which are both 0.2 percentage points lower than previous estimates. Inflation is reportedly decelerating, attributed to declining energy prices and weak demand, while the European Central Bank (ECB) is advised to lower its policy rate to 2% this summer and maintain it at that level for the foreseeable future.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
REPORT DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
KEY FINDINGS
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
MARKET SIZE
CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
UNSATURATED MARKETS
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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United States
China
Japan
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Brazil
Italy
Russian Federation
India
Canada
Australia
Republic of Korea
Spain
Mexico
Indonesia
Netherlands
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland
Sweden
Nigeria
Poland
Belgium
Argentina
Norway
Austria
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Colombia
Denmark
South Africa
Malaysia
Israel
Singapore
Egypt
Philippines
Finland
Chile
Ireland
Pakistan
Greece
Portugal
Kazakhstan
Algeria
Czech Republic
Qatar
Peru
Romania
Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
Key Findings In 2024
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
Market Value, 2012–2024
Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
Market Value, 2012–2024
Consumption, By Country, 2024
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Production Volume And Growth
Exports And Growth
Export Prices And Growth
Market Size And Growth
Per Capita Consumption
Imports And Growth
Import Prices
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
Production, By Country, 2024
Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
Export Prices, 2012–2024