Greece: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in Greece

The Greek oil crops market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Oil Crops Production in Greece

In value terms, oil crops production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oil crops (primary) in Greece declined to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The oil crops yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of oil crops (primary) were harvested in Greece; growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oil crops production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, the amount of oil crops (primary) exported from Greece skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of oil crops exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Japan, Qatar, Oman and South Korea 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 Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for oil crops exported from Greece were Italy ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Japan, Oman and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, 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

In 2022, the average oil crops export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports into Greece

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of oil crops (primary) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of oil crops to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, oil crops imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest oil crops suppliers to Greece were Brazil ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average oil crops import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, oil crops import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

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