Greece: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Greece

The Greek meat and poultry market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Greece

In value terms, meat and poultry production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of meat and poultry in Greece rose modestly to X kg per head in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Greece; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat and poultry were exported from Greece; increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cyprus, North Macedonia, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Kosovo, Congo and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kosovo (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kosovo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest meat and poultry supplier to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat and poultry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Greece were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Denmark and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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