- Trade topics
- Negotiations and agreements
In focus
EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement
Being adopted or ratified
EU-India Free Trade Agreement, Investment Protection Agreement and Geographical Indications Agreement
Being negotiated
EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement
Being negotiated
EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement
Being adopted or ratified
EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
Being adopted or ratified
EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement
In place
EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement
Being negotiated
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement | Investment Protection Agreement | Digital Trade Agreement
In place | Being adopted or ratified | Being negotiated
EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement | Digital Trade Agreement
In place | Being negotiated
Overview of ongoing bilateral and regional negotiations
Overview of Economic Partnership Agreements
Map: State of play of EU trade agreements with third countries
Agreements in place
| Country (Region) | Agreement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albania (Western Balkans) | Stabilisation and Association Agreement | In force since 2009 |
| Algeria | Association Agreement | In force since 2005 |
| Andorra | Customs union | In force since 1991 |
| Antigua and Barbuda (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Armenia | Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since June 2018 |
| Azerbaijan | Partnership and Cooperation Agreement | In force since 1999, negotiations on modernisation began in 2017, on hold since 2019 |
| Bahamas (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Barbados (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Belize (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (Western Balkans) | Stabilisation and Association Agreement | In force since 2015 |
| Botswana (SADC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionnaly applied since 2016 |
| Cameroon (Central Africa) | Interim Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2014 |
| Canada | Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) | Provisionally applied since 2017 |
| Chile | Association Agreement and Additional Protocol | In force since 2003. Negotiations on modernisation began in 2017, and were concluded in 2023. |
| Colombia (with Ecuador and Peru) | Trade Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Comoros (ESA) | Interim Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2019, negotiations on modernisation began in 2019 |
| Costa Rica (Central America) | Association Agreement with a strong trade component | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa) | Stepping stone Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2016 |
| Dominica (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Dominican Republic (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Ecuador (with Colombia and Peru) | Trade Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Egypt | Association Agreement | In force since 2004 |
| El Salvador (Central America) | Association Agreement with a strong trade component | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Eswatini (SADC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2016 |
| Faroe Islands | Agreement | In force since 1997 |
| Fiji (Pacific) | Interim Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2014 |
| Georgia | Association Agreement | In force since 2016 |
| Ghana (West Africa) | Stepping stone Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2016 |
| Grenada (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Guatemala (Central America) | Association Agreement with a strong trade component | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Guyana (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Honduras (Central America) | Association Agreement with a strong trade component | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Iceland | Economic Area Agreement | In force since 1994 |
| Israel | Association Agreement | In force since 2000 |
| Iraq | Partnership and Cooperation Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2012 |
| Jamaica (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Japan | Global agreement | In force since 2019 |
| Jordan | Association Agreement | In force since 2002 |
| Kazakhstan | Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) | Provisionally applied since 2016; in force since 2020. Negotiations on adding a protocol to the EPCA regarding Geographical Indications (GIs) for agricultural products and foodstuffs, wines and spirits are ongoing. |
| Kosovo* | Stabilisation and Association Agreement | In force since 2016 |
| Lebanon | Association Agreement | In force since 2006 |
| Lesotho (SADC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2016 |
| Liechtenstein | Economic Area Agreement | In force since 1995 |
| Madagascar (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2012, negotiations on modernisation began in 2019 |
| Mauritius (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2012, negotiations on modernisation began in 2019 |
| Mexico | Global Agreement | In force since 2000, negotiations on modernisation began in 2016, ‘Agreement in principle’ on the trade part reached in 2018 |
| Moldova | Association Agreement | In force since 2016; Amended in 2023 |
| Montenegro (Western Balkans) | Stabilisation and Association Agreement | In force since 2010 |
| Morocco | Association Agreement | In force since 2000, negotiations on modernisation began in 2013, on hold since 2014 |
| Mozambique (SADC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2018 |
| Namibia (SADC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2019 |
| New Zealand | Free Trade Agreement | In force since 2024 |
| Nicaragua (Central America) | Association Agreement with a strong trade component | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| North Macedonia (Western Balkans) | Stabilisation and Association Agreement | In force since 2004 |
| Norway | Economic Area Agreement | In force since 1994 |
| Palestinian Authority | Interim Association Agreement | In force since 1997 |
| Papua New Guinea (with Pacific) | Interim Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Peru (with Colombia and Ecuador) | Trade Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2013 |
| Samoa (Pacific) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2018 |
| San Marino | Customs union | In force since 1991 |
| Serbia (Western Balkans) | Stabilisation and Association Agreement | In force since 2013 |
| Seychelles (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2012; negotiations on modernisation began in 2019 |
| Singapore | Free Trade Agreement | In force since 2019 |
| Solomon Islands (Pacific) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2020 |
| South Africa | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2016 |
| South Korea | Free Trade Agreement | In force since 2015 |
| St Kitts and Nevis (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| St Lucia (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Suriname (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Switzerland | Agreement | In force since 1973 |
| Trinidad and Tobago (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2008 |
| Tunisia | Association Agreement | In force since 1998, negotiations on modernisation began in 2015, on hold since 2019 |
| Türkiye | Customs union | In force since 1995 |
| Ukraine | Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement Association Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2016 |
| United Kingdom | Trade and Cooperation Agreement | In force since 2021 |
| Vietnam | Free Trade Agreement | In force since 2020 |
| Zimbabwe (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Provisionally applied since 2012, negotiations on modernisation began in 2019 |
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Agreements being adopted or ratified
In some circumstances trade negotiations with a trade partner have been concluded, but have not been either signed or ratified yet. This means that although the negotiations have finished, no part of the agreement is in place yet.
| Country (Region) | Agreement pending | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina (Mercosur) | Mercosur Association Agreement | Negotiations concluded in June 2019 |
| Benin (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Brazil (Mercosur) | Mercosur Association Agreement | Negotiations concluded in June 2019 |
| Burkina Faso (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Burundi (EAC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Has not signed or ratified agreement |
| Cabo Verde (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Gambia (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Guinea (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Guinea-Bisseau (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Haiti (CARIFORUM) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, but has not ratified agreement |
| Kenya (EAC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed and ratified, provisional application when all EAC countries sign and ratify |
| Kyrgyz Republic (Central Asia) | Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement | Awaiting signature from all parties |
| Liberia (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Mali (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Mauritania (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Niger (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Nigeria (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Has not signed or ratified agreement |
| Paraguay (Mercosur) | Mercosur Association Agreement | Negotiations concluded in June 2019 |
| Rwanda (EAC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, provisional application when all EAC countries sign and ratify |
| Senegal (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Sierra Leone (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Tanzania (EAC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Has not signed or ratified agreement |
| Togo (West Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Signed, awaiting signature from all parties |
| Uganda (EAC) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Has not signed or ratified agreement |
| Uruguay (Mercosur) | Mercosur Association Agreement | Negotiations concluded in June 2019 |
| Uzbekistan (Central Asia) | Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement | Agreement initialled in July 2022; being prepared for signature |
Agreements being negotiated
The EU has trade agreements in place with these countries/regions, but both sides are now negotiating an update.
| Country (Region) | New agreement being negotiated | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Australia Agreement | Negotiations launched in 2018 |
| China | EU-China investment agreement | Negotiations launched in 2013 |
| India | Free Trade Agreement, Investment Protection Agreement and Geographical Indications Agreement | Negotiations started in 2007. They paused in 2013, before restarting in 2022. |
| Indonesia | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations launched in 2016 |
| Philippines | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations launched in 2015 |
| Singapore | Digital Trade Agreement | Negotiations launched in July 2023 |
| Tajikistan (Central Asia) | Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement | Negotiations launched in February 2023 |
| Thailand | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 2013, paused in 2014, and resumed in 2023. |
Agreements on hold
| Country (Region) | Agreement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain (GCC) | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 1990, suspended since 2008 |
| Central African Republic (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Chad (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Congo (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Djibouti (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2004, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Ethiopia (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2004, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Gabon (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Kuwait (GCC) | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 1990, suspended since 2008 |
| Malawi (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2004, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Malaysia | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 2010, paused since 2012 |
| Myanmar | Investment Protection Agreement | Negotiations launched in 2015 |
| Oman (GCC) | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 1990, suspended since 2008 |
| Qatar (GCC) | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 1990, suspended since 2008 |
| Republic Democratic of Congo (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| São Tomé & Principe (Central Africa) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2003, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Saudi Arabia (GCC) | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 1990, suspended since 2008 |
| Somalia (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2004, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| Sudan (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2004, paused until further notice in 2011 |
| United Arab Emirates (GCC) | Free Trade Agreement | Negotiations started in 1990, suspended since 2008 |
| Zambia (ESA) | Economic Partnership Agreement | Negotiations started in 2004, paused until further notice in 2011 |