Greece: Beer Market 2025

Beer Market Size in Greece

The Greek beer market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Beer Production in Greece

In value terms, beer production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Beer Exports

Exports from Greece

Beer exports from Greece rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 6.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, beer exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 54%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for beer exports from Greece, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Albania (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria totaled +25.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+39.9% per year) and Albania (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Greece, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Albania, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria stood at +23.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+36.3% per year) and Albania (-10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Israel (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Beer Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of beer were imported into Greece; picking up by 3.3% on 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of beer to Greece, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-17.3% per year) and Mexico (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest beer suppliers to Greece, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +2.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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