Greece: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Greece

The Greek vegetable product market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Greece

In value terms, vegetable product production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Greece reached X tons per ha, with an increase of 2.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 101% against the previous year. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetable products production in Greece reduced slightly to X ha, declining by -2.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 4.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable product production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetable products were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 182%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Greece, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+117.8% per year) and Switzerland (+216.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Greece, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +31.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+267.8% per year) and Morocco (+54.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable product export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Morocco (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, vegetable product imports into Greece soared to X tons, with an increase of 16% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable product supplier to Greece, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+56.8% per year) and Spain (+61.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Greece, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to -9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+44.8% per year) and Italy (+22.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -46.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 83%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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