Greece: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Greece

The Greek fruit market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Greece

In value terms, fruit production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in Greece shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Greece amounted to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Serbia, Ukraine, Egypt, North Macedonia, the UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Greece were Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, the UK, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Egypt and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Greece contracted modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), eightfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ecuador stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ecuador amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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