Greece: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Greece

The Greek fruit and berry market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Greece

In value terms, fruit and berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Greece reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit and berry 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 fruits and berries were harvested in Greece; growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Greece, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Serbia, Ukraine, Egypt, the UK, North Macedonia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, the UK, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Egypt and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported into Greece fell slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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