Greece: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Greece

The Greek newspaper market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Greece

In value terms, newspaper production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 6.8%. Newspaper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 26% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from Greece, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus stood at -17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+78.1% per year) and Bulgaria (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), France ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest markets for newspaper exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +234.9%, saw 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 newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 9.4%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 43% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 73%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Italy (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Greece, with a combined 64% share of total imports. The UK, Bulgaria, France, Slovenia and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +287.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest newspaper suppliers to Greece, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Cyprus, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +185.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average newspaper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -19.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Slovenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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