Malta’s Agricultural Output Drops Slightly To €141.8 Million In 2025

Malta’s agricultural sector recorded a marginal decline in output during 2025, with the total value generated estimated at €141.8 million, representing a decrease of 0.1% compared with the previous year.

According to official figures, intermediate consumption by agricultural holdings increased by 0.9% to €87.9 million, reflecting higher expenditure across different production processes.

As a result, the sector’s gross value added decreased by 1.7% to €53.9 million.

The consumption of fixed capital inputs used by farmers declined by 0.6% to €7.1 million, while wages and salaries paid to employees increased by 10.6% to €9.5 million.

Financial support provided to the agricultural sector through EU-funded programmes and Government initiatives also rose by 4.7%, increasing from €27.4 million in 2024 to €28.7 million in 2025.

Despite the increase in financial support, the sector’s net operating surplus decreased by 0.7% to €66.0 million. After taking into account a negative net property income of €1.0 million, net entrepreneurial income was estimated at €65.0 million, also representing a decline of 0.7%.

The reduction in agricultural output was mainly linked to decreases in livestock meat products and crop production, which fell by 1.8% and 0.2% respectively. These declines were partly offset by increases in products from secondary activities and animal products, which rose by 2.8% and 1.4%.

On the expenditure side, agricultural holdings recorded higher costs for other expenses, crop cultivation, and energy and fuel, which increased by 3.2%, 2.7% and 1.0% respectively. Livestock feeding expenses decreased slightly by 0.8%.

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