Greece: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek asparagus market increased by 5.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Asparagus consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Asparagus Production in Greece

In value terms, asparagus production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average asparagus yield in Greece contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by -11.9% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 30%. The asparagus yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of asparagus production in Greece reached X ha, increasing by 2.4% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. The asparagus harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of asparagus decreased by -10.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Greece, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total exports. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-3.9% per year) and Italy (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Greece, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-6.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average asparagus export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -22.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, asparagus imports into Greece soared to X tons, rising by 80% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Greece, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, asparagus imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.1% per year) and Italy (-23.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Greece, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.6% per year) and Italy (-12.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -36.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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