Greece: Meat Market Overview 2020

Meat Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the meat market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, meat consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the meat market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, meat production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, meat production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, meat production attained its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of meat in Greece amounted to X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2018, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Greece totaled X head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2018, the amount of meat exported from Greece amounted to X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, meat exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main destinations of meat exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cyprus, Romania, Germany, Malta, Portugal and China, Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malta, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Cyprus ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for meat exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, Malta and China, Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for meat attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for meat failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

Meat imports into Greece amounted to X tonnes in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, meat imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, meat imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of meat imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, meat imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, meat imports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of meat imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Denmark and Poland, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest meat suppliers to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Italy, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Poland experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the meat import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for meat reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for meat remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Poland ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Spain ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform