Greece: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Greece

The Greek currant and gooseberry market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant expansion. Currant and gooseberry consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Greece

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of currants and gooseberries in Greece fell modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.4% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 11%. The currant and gooseberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of currants and gooseberries production in Greece amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with a decrease of -5.6% against the previous year. The currant and gooseberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, overseas shipments of currants and gooseberries increased by 35% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 76,547% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 16,380%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from Greece.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Cyprus (with a CAGR of +117.8%).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from Greece, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus totaled +113.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 928% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 2,087% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, the amount of currants and gooseberries imported into Greece surged to X tons, picking up by 77% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 180% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest currant and gooseberry supplier to Greece, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-4.7% per year) and Bulgaria (+227.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Greece, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +34.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+357.6% per year) and Poland (-9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+39.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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