Plastic tableware and kitchenware market in Greece, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware and kitchenware in Greece experienced a pronounced contraction between 2018 and 2020, with market volume dropping from 13 129 t to 9 187 t and market value falling from 51 669 thousand USD to 37 073 thousand USD. This decline was accompanied by a reduction in domestic production from 15 714 t to 15 064 t and a steep fall in imports from 11 745 t to 8 346 t.

From 2021 onward, import volumes showed a steady recovery, climbing to 11 755 t in 2024, while export volumes trended downward, reaching 12 988 t in 2024. In value terms, imports rose to 51 939 thousand USD by 2024. The shift in trade flows indicates an evolving supply landscape in the Greek market during the later years of the period.

Production plastic tableware and kitchenware in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's production of plastic tableware and kitchenware was valued at 91 184 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.0% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 91 727 thousand US dollars, when output surged by 8.2%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production falling by 4.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Greece's production of plastic tableware and kitchenware in physical terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 15 064 tonnes, representing a 3.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 15 714 tonnes, when production rose by 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic tableware and kitchenware from Greece

Exports in kind, t

Greece's exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in physical terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 14 224 tonnes, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.9%, averaging 3.8% per year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 330 tonnes, which saw a 12.7% increase. In 2019, exports experienced their largest decline, dropping by 0.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel, Belgium, and Germany remained the top destinations for Greece's plastic tableware and kitchenware exports in physical terms. Israel accounted for 19.2% of exports, Belgium for 18.9%, and Germany for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 51.2% of total export volumes.

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

In 2020, Greece exported plastic tableware and kitchenware worth 89 589 thousand US dollars, a 13.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 31.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when exports jumped by 24.6%, while 2019 saw the biggest decline, with a 6.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in value terms were distributed across a broad range of markets. The top three destinations—Belgium, Germany, and Egypt—accounted for 26.0%, 13.6%, and 7.8% of export value, respectively, totaling 47.4%. The remaining 52.6% was shared among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports plastic tableware and kitchenware to Greece

Imports in kind, t

Greece's imports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in physical terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 8 346 tonnes, down 8.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes decreased by 4.7%, averaging a 1.6% annual decline. The peak was in 2018 at 11 745 tonnes, when imports surged by 34.2%. In 2019, imports saw their largest drop, falling by 22.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece's imports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in physical terms were sourced from many countries. The top three suppliers—China, Turkey, and Italy—accounted for 20.3%, 17.8%, and 9.8% of import volumes, respectively, totaling 47.8%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Greece's imports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 35 478 thousand US dollars, a 9.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 6.8%, with a compound annual decline of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 44 949 thousand US dollars, when imports increased by 18.0%. In 2019, imports experienced their largest decline, dropping by 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece imported plastic tableware and kitchenware from a wide array of countries. Even the top three sources—China, Belgium, and Turkey—together represented only 48.0% of total import value, highlighting the diversity of suppliers.

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

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