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Plastic packaging and closures market in Greece

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Greek market for plastic packaging and closures experienced gradual growth in value between 2018 and 2020, with the total market size increasing from 859 million US dollars to 886 million US dollars. Domestic production also expanded during this period, rising to 805 million US dollars in 2020.

From 2021 onward, import values into Greece rose consistently, climbing from 299 million US dollars to 392 million US dollars by 2024. Export values followed a slower upward trend, growing from 154 million US dollars to 176 million US dollars over the same four-year period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Greece
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plastic packaging and closures in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Greece's production of plastic packaging and closures has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 805.4 million US dollars, up 2.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	0.1%	2.9%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic packaging and closures from Greece

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece exported 54 380 tonnes of plastic packaging and closures, a solid 12.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 13.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(0.5%)	12.3%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's exports in kind were widely dispersed across countries. Italy accounted for 16.0% of exports, Bulgaria for 8.1%, and Albania for 6.7%, together making up just 30.9% of total flows. The remaining 69.1% was distributed among a broad range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Greece's exports of plastic packaging and closures totaled 155.5 million US dollars, showing a moderate 3.3% gain over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 11.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 155.8 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 3.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	(3.3%)	3.3%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Greece's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Italy contributed 11.0% of exports, Romania 7.9%, and Bulgaria 7.3%, jointly accounting for only 26.1% of total flows. The remaining 73.9% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plastic packaging and closures to Greece

Imports in kind, t

Greece's imports of plastic packaging and closures declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 80 558 tonnes, down 2.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 86 467 tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019 at 4.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.9%	(4.4%)	(2.6%)	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's imports in kind were highly diversified by country. Bulgaria accounted for 20.8% of imports, Turkey for 12.9%, and Italy for 10.7%, together making up only 44.4% of total flows. The remaining 55.6% came from a long tail of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Greece's imports of plastic packaging and closures amounted to 236.1 million US dollars, up 2.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	(1.4%)	2.8%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's import portfolio in value terms was quite broad. Italy accounted for 13.9% of imports, Germany for 13.0%, and Turkey for 12.1%, together representing only 39.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io