Greece: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Greece

The Greek meat market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat in Greece reached X kg per head, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Greece reached X heads, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, the amount of meat exported from Greece stood at X tons, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest markets for meat exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cyprus, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Albania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Albania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Greece were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Italy, Poland, Denmark and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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