Greece: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Greece

In 2021, the Greek canned meat market decreased by -68.8% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a deep slump. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, canned meat production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

For the seventh consecutive year, Greece recorded growth in shipments abroad of canned meat, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, canned meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from Greece, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, Romania, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +59.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Cyprus ($X) constituted the largest markets for canned meat exported from Greece worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. Romania, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +61.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of canned meat increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to Greece, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, France and Spain, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Greece, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.8% per year) and Bulgaria (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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