Greece: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Greece

The Greek market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Greece

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports from Greece

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets, when their volume decreased by -2.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Greece, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+25.5% per year) and Spain (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Greece, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+26.7% per year) and Cyprus (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Cyprus (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets were imported into Greece; surging by 29% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports to Greece, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets suppliers to Greece were the Czech Republic ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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