Greece: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the vegetable market in Greece amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable market reached its maximum level of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Greece

In 2017, vegetable production in Greece stood at X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Vegetable output in Greece indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a mild decline in yield figures.

Average yield of vegetables in Greece stood at X ton per ha in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Greece vegetable yield peaked of X ton per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, harvested area of vegetables in Greece stood at X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained its maximum of X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Greece

In 2017, the amount of vegetables exported from Greece stood at X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, vegetable exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the vegetable exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the vegetable exports failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Greece

In 2017, the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the main exporters of vegetables in the world, committing X% of total export. It was followed by France (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together achieving X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and Greece, which together accounted for a further X%.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Greece

In 2017, the vegetable export price in Greece amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable export price continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for vegetables reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Greece

Vegetable imports into Greece stood at X tons in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, vegetable imports continue to indicate a slight setback. In that year, the vegetable imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the vegetable imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Greece

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of vegetables, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Greece

In 2017, the vegetable import price in Greece amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable import price continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for vegetables reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform