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Pork market in Greece

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Greek pork market volume showed significant movement between 2018 and 2023. It began the period at 261 thousand tonnes in 2018 before entering a downturn, falling to 252.9 thousand tonnes in 2019 and then dropping sharply to 217.4 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A strong recovery followed from 2021, with the market expanding to 254.7 thousand tonnes that year and climbing further to a high of 266.2 thousand tonnes in 2022. The market then stabilized in 2023, with volume reaching 264.1 thousand tonnes, nearly matching the previous year's level.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Greece
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 pork in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Pork production in Greece has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the value of pork output reached 209.5 million US dollars, which represents an 8.4% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 8.5%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(0.1%)	(8.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Greece produced 58.0 thousand tonnes of pork, marking a 10.4% drop from the year before. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 24.9%, averaging a 9.1% annual decline. The peak was recorded in 2017 at 77.3 thousand tonnes. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, with a 16.8% fall, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	0.6%	(10.4%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Greece

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Greece exported 4.7 thousand tonnes of pork, showing a modest increase of 2.3% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5.4 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline happened in 2019, with a 13.7% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 39.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.9%	(13.7%)	2.3%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Germany were the core destinations for Greece's pork exports in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 46.5% of exports, Cyprus for 17.4%, and Germany for 8.3%, together making up 72.2% of total export flows.

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

Pork exports from Greece have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 11.8 million US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 23.9%, averaging a 7.4% annual growth rate.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.7%	2.3%	0.4%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Germany remained the key partners for Greece's pork exports in value terms. Bulgaria contributed 24.9% of export value, Cyprus 23.2%, and Germany 14.6%, together accounting for 62.7% of total export flows.

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 pork to Greece

Imports in kind, K t

Greece's pork imports have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 164.1 thousand tonnes, a 14.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 18.5%, averaging a 6.6% annual decline. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 202.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 0.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(4.6%)	(14.9%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and France were the main sources for Greece's pork imports in volume terms. The Netherlands supplied 46.3% of imports, Germany 19.1%, and France 11.1%, together making up 76.5% of total import flows.

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, pork imports into Greece amounted to 458.8 million US dollars, marking an 18.1% decline from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, averaging a 4.9% annual drop. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 560.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	8.3%	(18.1%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain were the central markets for Greece's pork imports in value terms, together accounting for 77.9% of total import 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