Greece: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Greece

The Greek berry market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Greece

In value terms, berry production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Greece reduced to X tons per ha, declining by X% against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. The berry 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, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in Greece; growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, berry exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Croatia, Serbia and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, overseas purchases of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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