Greece: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Greece

The Greek fruit market rose slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded 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 lower figure.

Fruit Production in Greece

In value terms, fruit production rose modestly to $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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in Greece reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw 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 attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Greece expanded rapidly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits 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% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Greece worldwide, together accounting for X% 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%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Greece

Fruit imports into Greece fell slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit 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 growth rate 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($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 rate of growth in terms of value from Ecuador stood at 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 import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :