Greece: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Greece

The Greek apple market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Greece

In value terms, apple production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30%. Apple production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Greece surged to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 30% compared with 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34%. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of apples in Greece contracted remarkably to X ha, waning by -28.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Apple Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Greece; increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -12.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Greece, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Jordan (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt totaled +12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-2.5% per year) and Jordan (+22.1% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Greece, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt stood at +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+21.9% per year) and Cyprus (+11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Greece skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 47% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, North Macedonia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Greece, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from North Macedonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from North Macedonia stood at +33.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+32.2% per year) and Italy (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Greece were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and North Macedonia ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +34.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -35.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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