Greece: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Greece

The Greek persimmon market fell markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -20.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep slump. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in Greece

In value terms, persimmon production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported from Greece; picking up by 11% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 101%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, persimmon exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 93%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Greece, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan stood at +40.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (+59.4% per year) and Bulgaria (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from Greece, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan amounted to +42.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (+69.0% per year) and Bulgaria (-6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+41.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Greece

Persimmon imports into Greece skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 24% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, persimmon imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest persimmon supplier to Greece, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by North Macedonia (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +31.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+55.4% per year) and North Macedonia (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Greece, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +29.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+65.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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