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Greece: Tea Market 2025

Tea Market Size in Greece

The Greek tea market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 8%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tea Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of tea were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tea exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for tea exports from Greece, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, tea exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus totaled -8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+35.5% per year) and Germany (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for tea exports from Greece, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus totaled -14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.2% per year) and the United States (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tea export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Austria (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tea decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 9.4%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of tea imports to Greece, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tea to Greece, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.7% per year) and Sri Lanka (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tea import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tea in the world?

The country with the largest volume of tea consumption was China, comprising approx. 40% of total volume. Moreover, tea consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 4% share.

What are the largest producers of tea in the world?

China remains the largest tea producing country worldwide, accounting for 43% of total volume. Moreover, tea production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. Kenya ranked third in terms of total production with an 8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tea to Greece?

In value terms, the largest tea suppliers to Greece were Poland, Germany and Sri Lanka, together comprising 63% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tea from Greece?

In value terms, Cyprus remains the key foreign market for tea exports from Greece, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bulgaria, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Albania, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for tea in Greece?

In 2020, the average tea export price amounted to $4,569 per ton, falling by -9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tea in Greece?

In 2020, the average tea import price amounted to $7,106 per ton, waning by -3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tea market in Greece. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 667 - Tea

Country coverage:

Greece

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Greece
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024