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Greece: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Greece

The Greek matches market reduced to $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, overseas shipments of matches decreased by -83.9% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2,044% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,072% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X kg) was the main destination for matches exports from Greece, with a 97% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to -56.8%.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from Greece, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania totaled -52.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average matches export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 76%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+29.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of matches were imported into Greece; declining by -23.1% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of matches imports to Greece, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +106.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($X), Sweden ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the largest matches suppliers to Greece, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +134.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, matches import price increased by +55.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of matches consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 35% of global consumption. Nigeria, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Belarus, Japan, Ghana and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of matches production in 2020 were India, China and the United States, together accounting for 51% of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Belarus, Pakistan, Sweden, Germany and Japan, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the leading suppliers of matches to Greece?

In value terms, India, Sweden and Russia were the largest matches suppliers to Greece, together comprising 86% of total imports. Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 8.3%.

What is the average export price for matches in Greece?

The average matches export price stood at $3,830 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 33% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for matches in Greece?

In 2020, the average matches import price amounted to $2,051 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches market in Greece. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)

Country coverage:

Greece

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Greece
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023