Greece: Confectionery Market 2025

Confectionery Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek confectionery market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Confectionery Production in Greece

In value terms, confectionery production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Confectionery Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of confectionery decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. The total export volume 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%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, confectionery exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of confectionery exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Albania, Israel, the UK, Romania, Poland, Libya, the Netherlands, France and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for confectionery exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cyprus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average confectionery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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.

Confectionery Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of confectionery were imported into Greece; surging by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, confectionery imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of confectionery imports to Greece, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Bulgaria, Austria, Poland, France, Serbia, Hungary, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest confectionery suppliers to Greece were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Bulgaria, Poland, Austria, France, Serbia, Romania, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average confectionery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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