Greek yogurt has become a global hit, with exports soaring 40.7% in early 2025. Factories struggle to keep up as demand grows, especially in the UK and the Netherlands, cementing yogurt as the "white gold" of Greece’s food industry
The stakes are particularly high for Greek agricultural exports. For example, peaches are already subject to a 17% duty. If the new 30% tariff is added, the total duty would reach 47%, making the US market virtually inaccessible for this product category
A new round of funding set at 14.2 million euros enables Greek wine producers to reach out to new markets
A report by the Hellenic Competition Commission reveals a 6% decrease in sales of branded feta products, while many Greek households are turning to more affordable cheese options
While the Greek exports to Turkey were down, the balance of Greek imports from Turkey during the same period amounted to $2.31 billion, compared to $1.88 billion in the first half of 2023, showing an increase of 22.8%.
The president notes the need to strengthen export companies under the development law and provide tax incentives for these businesses.
Conversely, the import of fruits and vegetables surged in the first quarter of 2024, increasing by 17.1% in volume and 20.9% in value compared to the same period in 2023.
Amid international uncertainty and armed conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine in 2023, Greek exports continued to decline, ending the year with an 8.5% drop
Exports of Greek distilled beverages, encompassing all types of liquors and spirit drinks, exceeded 100 million euros in value for 2023, up 9.4% percent on the previous year, according to data released by Eurostat last week. Ouzo, the clear anise-flavored aperitif, was once again the most popular spirit exported from Greece, accounting for 58% of […]
At the same time, concern was also sparked by last year's sharp decline in Foreign Direct Investment, with preliminary data from ELSTAT showing a decrease of 40% compared to 2022.