Meat or poultry processing machinery market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for meat and poultry processing machinery in Greece was characterized by technological innovation and a shift toward enhanced hygiene. Companies like Sivvas and CFS Industrial introduced new solutions for cutting, deboning, and marinating, improving product quality and shelf life. The FOODTECH 2018 exhibition showcased advanced packaging technologies from MULTIVAC, influencing industry standards. By 2020, heightened safety and hygiene requirements, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to increased adoption of specialized equipment, contributing to a rise in import value to 14 373 thousand US dollars.

Regulatory changes targeting meat product labeling and traceability, enacted in 2021, created demand for machinery that could support these processes. This was accompanied by significant investments in automated cutting and management systems aimed at boosting productivity. In 2022, the implementation of stricter food safety policies and the entry of new players offering innovative solutions in automation and artificial intelligence further stimulated the market, driving its total size to a peak of 18 023 thousand US dollars.

The market volume contracted to 12 930 thousand US dollars in 2023, then partially recovered to 15 151 thousand US dollars in 2024, reflecting a period of adjustment following the previous growth phase.

Production meat or poultry processing machinery in Greece

According to Faostat, there is no production of meat or poultry processing machinery in Greece.

Exports meat or poultry processing machinery from Greece

Exports in kind, unit

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The period recorded a trough in 2017 and a peak in 2018, showing a {ampRatio}× gap. In 2020, Greece's meat or poultry processing machinery exports stood at 262.0 units, corresponding to a steep increase of 439.1% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 284.0 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 82.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, meat or poultry processing machinery from Greece was traded with many countries. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Cyprus—together represented only 34.6% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, exported meat or poultry processing machinery volumes from Greece declined. In 2020, exports totalled 4 050 K $ US, showing a solid decrease of 23.8% versus the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 56.8%, with a CAGR of 16.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 314 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 52.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. The United Kingdom (16.2% of exports in value terms), Israel (8.9% of exports in value terms), and Cyprus (8.7% of exports in value terms) together formed just 33.8% of total flows, with the remaining 66.2% split among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020

Imports meat or poultry processing machinery to Greece

Imports in kind, unit

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2018, differing by a factor of {ampRatio}. In the last year, the indicator was absent. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 26 171.6 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 100.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 24 544 720.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2020, {context} volumes varied 2.8 times. In 2020, meat or poultry processing machinery deliveries to Greece amounted to 14 373 K $ US, representing an intense increase of 29.9% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 8.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 134.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (30.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (26.5% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (10.5% of imports in value terms) remained the principal suppliers of meat or poultry processing machinery to Greece, jointly accounting for 67.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020