Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual 2017 Rome Greece 10 31 2017
THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY
USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT
POLICY
Voluntary
- Public
Date: 10/31/2017
GAIN Report Number: IT1766
Greece
Post: Rome
Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual 2017
Report Categories:
Fresh Deciduous Fruit
Approved By:
Fred Giles
Prepared By:
Dimosthenis Faniadis
Report Highlights:
Greece’s MY 2017/18 apple production is forecast to decrease from the previous year, down 5.2
percent, at 282,000 MT. In MY 2017/18 pear production is forecast to increase from the previous year,
up 13.8 percent, at 78,000 MT. Greece is the second largest producer of table grapes in the EU-28,
behind Italy. According to industry estimates, table grape production in MY2017/18 is forecast at
320,000 MT, up 14.3 percent compared to the previous campaign.
General Information:
GREECE
I. APPLES
Table 1: Area (Hectares), Supply and Distribution (Metric Tons)
2015
2016
Estimates
Estimates
Apples
2015/2016
2016/2017
Post Data
Post Data
Area Planted
13,000
13,000
Area Harvested
10,623
11,780
Commercial Production
278,438
297,594
Intra EU-28 Imports
8,671
11,922
Extra EU-28 Imports
15,114
4,627
Total Imports
23,785
16,549
Total Supply
302,223
314,143
Fresh Domestic
Consumption
205,550
224,515
Intra EU-28 Exports
11,162
14,507
Extra EU-28 Exports
85,511
75,121
Total Exports
96,673
89,628
Total Distribution
302,223
314,143
Sources: Greek Industry; GTA (Global Trade Atlas)
2017
Forecast
2017/2018
Post Data
13,000
10,500
282,000
11,000
9,500
20,500
302,500
212,500
12,000
78,000
90,000
302,500
PRODUCTION
Greece’s MY 2017/18 (July/June) apple production is forecast to decrease from the previous year, down
5.2 percent, at 282,000 MT, due to the hail that occurred in the apple growing areas of North Greece. In
Greece, there are approximately 13,000 hectares currently cultivated for apples. The main producing
areas include the prefectures of Kastoria, Kozani, Pella, and Imathia in Macedonia; and Magnesia and
Larissa in Thessaly. Almost 53 percent of Greek apple orchards consist of red varieties, predominately
Red Delicious. The green varieties (mostly Granny Smith) follow with 15 percent, while Fuji and
Golden Delicious represent 9 percent, respectively. The remaining 14 percent of cultivated orchards are
planted with Gala, Jonagold, Jonagored and new apple varieties (Ariane, Belgica, Cameo, Diwa, Honey
Crunch, Jazz, Junami, Rubens, Tentation, Wellant, etc.).
TRADE
In MY 2016/17, Greece exported 89,628 MT of apples, mainly to Egypt (41,969 MT). New exports to
Jordan (8,773 MT), Iraq (3,099 MT) and Saudi Arabia (1,863 MT) were registered. In MY 2016/17,
Greece imported 16,549 MT of apples, mainly from Italy (5,730 MT), Poland (4,161 MT), and Albania
(3,548 MT).
Table 2: Greece’s top 10 apple exports
Quantity
Partner Country
Unit
2015
2016
World
EU 28
Egypt
Bulgaria
Jordan
Turkey
Albania
Iraq
Cyprus
Serbia
Saudi Arabia
United Arab
Emirates
Source: GTA
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
74,296
11,578
38,119
8,448
2,224
13,420
4,781
422
2,005
152
73
0
96,673
11,162
62,088
6,959
6,142
6,599
3,718
881
1,981
609
1,565
375
Table 3: Greece’s top 10 apple imports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
13,686 23,785
EU 28
T
12,622
8,671
Italy
T
8,323
3,900
Poland
T
1,841
2,941
Albania
T
163
5,010
Germany
T
1,334
1,062
Macedonia
T
185
9,479
Netherlands
T
313
300
Spain
T
283
132
Serbia
T
233
326
United Kingdom
T
41
162
Bulgaria
T
250
46
Source: GTA
% Share
2017
2015
2016
2017
89,628
14,507
41,969
9,874
8,773
7,027
5,333
3,099
2,599
2,413
1,863
1,566
100.00
15.58
51.31
11.37
2.99
18.06
6.44
0.57
2.70
0.20
0.10
0.00
100.00
11.55
64.22
7.20
6.35
6.83
3.85
0.91
2.05
0.63
1.62
0.39
100.00
16.19
46.83
11.02
9.79
7.84
5.95
3.46
2.90
2.69
2.08
1.75
2017
16,549
11,922
5,730
4,161
3,548
943
631
415
388
261
155
72
% Share
2015
2016
100.00 100.00
92.22
36.45
60.81
16.40
13.45
12.37
1.19
21.06
9.75
4.46
1.35
39.85
2.29
1.26
2.07
0.56
1.70
1.37
0.30
0.68
1.82
0.19
2017
100.00
72.04
34.62
25.14
21.44
5.70
3.81
2.51
2.34
1.58
0.94
0.44
%
Change
2017/2016
- 7.29
29.97
- 32.40
41.88
42.83
6.49
43.43
251.93
31.15
296.00
19.04
317.44
% Change
2017/2016
- 30.42
37.50
46.93
41.47
- 29.19
- 11.17
- 93.34
38.31
193.19
- 19.84
- 4.15
57.88
II. PEARS
Table 4: Area (Hectares), Supply and Distribution (Metric Tons)
2015
2016
Estimates
Estimates
Pears
2015/2016
2016/2017
Post Data
Post Data
Area Planted
5,100
5,100
Area Harvested
4,350
4,445
Commercial Production
72,417
68,529
Intra EU-28 Imports
2,773
4,323
Extra EU-28 Imports
2,990
2,660
Total Imports
5,763
6,983
Total Supply
78,180
75,512
Fresh Domestic
Consumption
72,697
70,284
Intra EU-28 Exports
2,400
3,182
Extra EU-28 Exports
3,083
2,046
Total Exports
5,483
5,228
Total Distribution
78,180
75,512
Sources: Greek Industry; GTA
2017
Forecast
2017/2018
Post Data
5,100
4,500
78,000
2,800
2,800
5,600
83,600
78,100
3,000
2,500
5,500
83,600
PRODUCTION
Greece’s MY 2017/18 (July/June) pear production is forecast to increase from the previous year, up
13.8 percent, at 78,000 MT. There are approximately 5,100 hectares currently cultivated for pears. The
main producing areas include the townships of Larissa in Thessaly; Pella and Imathia in Macedonia; and
Corinth in Peloponnese. Krystalli (synonymous to the Spanish Blanquilla) is the leading pear variety in
Greece. Williams, Kondoules, Santa Maria, Passacrassana, Abate Fetel, and Coscia-Ercollini are also
grown in Greece. Fruit quality is expected to be high, with satisfactory calibers and sugar content.
TRADE
Greece’s MY 2016/17 pear imports reached 6,983 MT, mainly from Spain (1,934 MT), Italy (1,253
MT), and Argentina (1,016 MT). In MY 2016/17, Greece exported 5,228 MT of pears, mostly to
Bulgaria (1,829 MT), Albania (1,091 MT), and Romania (659 MT).
Table 5: Greece’s top 10 pear exports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
4,895 5,483
EU 28
T
2,510 2,400
Bulgaria
T
1,826 1,546
2017
5,228
3,182
1,829
% Share
2015
2016
2017
100.00 100.00 100.00
51.27
43.77
60.86
37.30
28.20
34.99
% Change
2017/2016
- 4.65
32.60
18.32
Albania
Romania
Jordan
Cyprus
Macedonia
Italy
Saudi Arabia
Kosovo
Israel
Source: GTA
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
1,564
362
109
253
291
0
24
0
61
1,240
387
913
339
134
24
113
14
271
Table 6: Greece’s top 10 pear imports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
7,433 5,763
EU 28
T
5,222 2,773
Spain
T
2,385
734
Italy
T
1,740 1,285
Argentina
T
837
1,119
South Africa
T
882
1,331
Netherlands
T
485
227
Germany
T
500
316
Turkey
T
100
195
Chile
T
392
345
Poland
T
50
73
United Kingdom
T
29
54
Source: GTA
1,091
659
458
369
135
94
92
82
72
31.95
7.39
2.23
5.16
5.94
0.00
0.48
0.00
1.24
22.62
7.05
16.65
6.18
2.44
0.44
2.05
0.25
4.94
2017
6,983
4,323
1,934
1,253
1,016
969
417
325
316
289
223
110
% Share
2015
2016
100.00 100.00
70.25
48.12
32.08
12.74
23.41
22.30
11.26
19.42
11.87
23.10
6.52
3.95
6.73
5.49
1.34
3.38
5.28
5.98
0.68
1.27
0.39
0.94
20.87
12.61
8.77
7.05
2.58
1.80
1.77
1.56
1.38
- 12.02
70.43
- 49.79
8.84
1.05
289.68
- 17.99
493.01
- 73.42
2017
100.00
61.90
27.70
17.94
14.55
13.87
5.97
4.65
4.52
4.14
3.19
1.58
% Change
2017/2016
21.17
55.88
163.51
- 2.51
- 9.21
- 27.24
83.12
2.64
62.12
- 16.10
204.69
104.01
III. TABLE GRAPES
Table 7: Production, Supply, and Demand (MT)
2015
Estimates
Table grapes
2015/2016
Post Data
Area Planted
17,000
Area Harvested
16,500
Production
311,048
Intra EU-28 Imports
948
Extra EU-28 Imports
262
Total Imports
1,210
Total Supply
312,258
Fresh Domestic
Consumption
230,045
Intra EU-28 Exports
79,753
Extra EU-28 Exports
2,460
Total Exports
82,213
Total Distribution
312,258
Sources: Greek Industry; GTA
2016
Estimates
2016/2017
Post Data
17,000
16,102
279,731
683
296
979
280,710
2017
Forecast
2017/2018
Post Data
17,000
16,500
320,000
600
300
900
320,900
202,043
76,236
2,431
78,667
280,710
230,900
86,000
4,000
90,000
320,900
PRODUCTION
Greece is the second largest producer of table grapes in the EU-28, behind Italy. According to industry
estimates, table grape production in MY2017/18 is forecast at 320,000 MT. Fruit quality is expected to
be good. There are approximately 17,000 hectares currently cultivated with table grapes. The main
producing areas include the townships of Corinth in Peloponnese; Kavala in Macedonia; and Heraklion
on the island of Crete. The rain in June and the summer drought in some areas of Crete affected the
quality; in Corinth and Kavala the production increase compared to last year is estimated at
approximately 20 percent higher with good fruit quality. Sultana (Thompson Seedless) and Victoria are
the leading table grape varieties grown in Greece. Crimson Seedless is showing an increased interest for
new plantations, currently planted in 1,000 ha; Crimson grapes are forecast down 20 percent for the
current year. Moreover, a greater focus is now being placed on diversifying Greece’s grape offer to
extend the marketing season into October and November. Other varieties cultivated include the table
grapes Prime, Superior, Flame, and Cardinal.
TRADE
In MY 2016/17, Greece exported 78,667 MT of table grapes, mainly to Germany (22,738 MT), the
United Kingdom (13,808 MT), Romania (7,680 MT), and the Netherlands (7,352 MT). Greek table
grapes (both seedless and seeded) are mainly marketed within Europe from late July to the end of
September. Growers of Thompson Seedless from Corinth and Crete received lower prices than in 2016
due to competition from Spain and Italy in the first half of September. On the other hand, growers of
Victoria, and Crimson received higher prices compared to the same period last year. In MY 2016/17,
Greece imported 979 MT of table grapes, mainly from Chile (286 MT), and the Netherlands (273 MT).
Table 8: Greece’s top 10 table grape exports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
91,344 82,213
EU 28
T
87,010 79,753
Germany
T
33,869 26,505
United Kingdom
T
18,278 15,051
Romania
T
2,469
5,147
Netherlands
T
8,752
9,060
Bulgaria
T
3,470
2,905
Poland
T
4,868
4,959
Italy
T
260
2,815
Czech Republic
T
2,222
2,199
Austria
T
1,312
1,020
Sweden
T
2,606
2,156
Source: GTA
2017
78,667
76,236
22,738
13,808
7,680
7,352
5,422
4,183
2,450
1,996
1,738
1,699
Table 9: Greece’s top 10 table grape imports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016 2017
World
T
1,045 1,210
979
EU 28
T
955
948
683
Chile
T
70
216
286
Netherlands
T
244
269
273
Italy
T
421
345
207
Germany
T
116
38
106
United Kingdom
T
3
72
33
Spain
T
102
58
23
Romania
T
3
108
20
Bulgaria
T
52
38
16
Egypt
T
4
8
6
Israel
T
0
5
5
Source: GTA
Abbreviations and definitions used in this report:
EU
European Union
2015
100.00
95.26
37.08
20.01
2.70
9.58
3.80
5.33
0.28
2.43
1.44
2.85
2015
100.00
91.47
6.67
23.39
40.31
11.12
0.25
9.79
0.28
5.02
0.39
0.00
% Share
2016
100.00
97.01
32.24
18.31
6.26
11.02
3.53
6.03
3.42
2.67
1.24
2.62
% Share
2016
100.00
78.35
17.89
22.20
28.49
3.12
5.92
4.76
8.89
3.11
0.65
0.44
2017
100.00
96.91
28.90
17.55
9.76
9.35
6.89
5.32
3.11
2.54
2.21
2.16
2017
100.00
69.78
29.18
27.86
21.11
10.79
3.34
2.32
2.04
1.63
0.56
0.47
% Change
2017/2016
- 4.31
- 4.41
- 14.21
- 8.25
49.21
- 18.85
86.65
- 15.65
- 12.98
- 9.23
70.46
- 21.23
% Change
2017/2016
- 19.13
- 27.98
31.94
1.49
- 40.07
179.39
- 54.44
- 60.58
- 81.41
- 57.60
- 30.24
- 12.82
MS EU-28 Member State
Ha hectare; 1 ha = 2.471 acres
MT Metric ton = 1000 kg
MY Marketing Year
Apples: July/June
Pears: July/June
Table Grapes: June/May
HS Codes:
Apples: 080810
Pears: 080830
Table grapes: 080610
USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT
POLICY
Voluntary
- Public
Date: 10/31/2017
GAIN Report Number: IT1766
Greece
Post: Rome
Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual 2017
Report Categories:
Fresh Deciduous Fruit
Approved By:
Fred Giles
Prepared By:
Dimosthenis Faniadis
Report Highlights:
Greece’s MY 2017/18 apple production is forecast to decrease from the previous year, down 5.2
percent, at 282,000 MT. In MY 2017/18 pear production is forecast to increase from the previous year,
up 13.8 percent, at 78,000 MT. Greece is the second largest producer of table grapes in the EU-28,
behind Italy. According to industry estimates, table grape production in MY2017/18 is forecast at
320,000 MT, up 14.3 percent compared to the previous campaign.
General Information:
GREECE
I. APPLES
Table 1: Area (Hectares), Supply and Distribution (Metric Tons)
2015
2016
Estimates
Estimates
Apples
2015/2016
2016/2017
Post Data
Post Data
Area Planted
13,000
13,000
Area Harvested
10,623
11,780
Commercial Production
278,438
297,594
Intra EU-28 Imports
8,671
11,922
Extra EU-28 Imports
15,114
4,627
Total Imports
23,785
16,549
Total Supply
302,223
314,143
Fresh Domestic
Consumption
205,550
224,515
Intra EU-28 Exports
11,162
14,507
Extra EU-28 Exports
85,511
75,121
Total Exports
96,673
89,628
Total Distribution
302,223
314,143
Sources: Greek Industry; GTA (Global Trade Atlas)
2017
Forecast
2017/2018
Post Data
13,000
10,500
282,000
11,000
9,500
20,500
302,500
212,500
12,000
78,000
90,000
302,500
PRODUCTION
Greece’s MY 2017/18 (July/June) apple production is forecast to decrease from the previous year, down
5.2 percent, at 282,000 MT, due to the hail that occurred in the apple growing areas of North Greece. In
Greece, there are approximately 13,000 hectares currently cultivated for apples. The main producing
areas include the prefectures of Kastoria, Kozani, Pella, and Imathia in Macedonia; and Magnesia and
Larissa in Thessaly. Almost 53 percent of Greek apple orchards consist of red varieties, predominately
Red Delicious. The green varieties (mostly Granny Smith) follow with 15 percent, while Fuji and
Golden Delicious represent 9 percent, respectively. The remaining 14 percent of cultivated orchards are
planted with Gala, Jonagold, Jonagored and new apple varieties (Ariane, Belgica, Cameo, Diwa, Honey
Crunch, Jazz, Junami, Rubens, Tentation, Wellant, etc.).
TRADE
In MY 2016/17, Greece exported 89,628 MT of apples, mainly to Egypt (41,969 MT). New exports to
Jordan (8,773 MT), Iraq (3,099 MT) and Saudi Arabia (1,863 MT) were registered. In MY 2016/17,
Greece imported 16,549 MT of apples, mainly from Italy (5,730 MT), Poland (4,161 MT), and Albania
(3,548 MT).
Table 2: Greece’s top 10 apple exports
Quantity
Partner Country
Unit
2015
2016
World
EU 28
Egypt
Bulgaria
Jordan
Turkey
Albania
Iraq
Cyprus
Serbia
Saudi Arabia
United Arab
Emirates
Source: GTA
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
74,296
11,578
38,119
8,448
2,224
13,420
4,781
422
2,005
152
73
0
96,673
11,162
62,088
6,959
6,142
6,599
3,718
881
1,981
609
1,565
375
Table 3: Greece’s top 10 apple imports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
13,686 23,785
EU 28
T
12,622
8,671
Italy
T
8,323
3,900
Poland
T
1,841
2,941
Albania
T
163
5,010
Germany
T
1,334
1,062
Macedonia
T
185
9,479
Netherlands
T
313
300
Spain
T
283
132
Serbia
T
233
326
United Kingdom
T
41
162
Bulgaria
T
250
46
Source: GTA
% Share
2017
2015
2016
2017
89,628
14,507
41,969
9,874
8,773
7,027
5,333
3,099
2,599
2,413
1,863
1,566
100.00
15.58
51.31
11.37
2.99
18.06
6.44
0.57
2.70
0.20
0.10
0.00
100.00
11.55
64.22
7.20
6.35
6.83
3.85
0.91
2.05
0.63
1.62
0.39
100.00
16.19
46.83
11.02
9.79
7.84
5.95
3.46
2.90
2.69
2.08
1.75
2017
16,549
11,922
5,730
4,161
3,548
943
631
415
388
261
155
72
% Share
2015
2016
100.00 100.00
92.22
36.45
60.81
16.40
13.45
12.37
1.19
21.06
9.75
4.46
1.35
39.85
2.29
1.26
2.07
0.56
1.70
1.37
0.30
0.68
1.82
0.19
2017
100.00
72.04
34.62
25.14
21.44
5.70
3.81
2.51
2.34
1.58
0.94
0.44
%
Change
2017/2016
- 7.29
29.97
- 32.40
41.88
42.83
6.49
43.43
251.93
31.15
296.00
19.04
317.44
% Change
2017/2016
- 30.42
37.50
46.93
41.47
- 29.19
- 11.17
- 93.34
38.31
193.19
- 19.84
- 4.15
57.88
II. PEARS
Table 4: Area (Hectares), Supply and Distribution (Metric Tons)
2015
2016
Estimates
Estimates
Pears
2015/2016
2016/2017
Post Data
Post Data
Area Planted
5,100
5,100
Area Harvested
4,350
4,445
Commercial Production
72,417
68,529
Intra EU-28 Imports
2,773
4,323
Extra EU-28 Imports
2,990
2,660
Total Imports
5,763
6,983
Total Supply
78,180
75,512
Fresh Domestic
Consumption
72,697
70,284
Intra EU-28 Exports
2,400
3,182
Extra EU-28 Exports
3,083
2,046
Total Exports
5,483
5,228
Total Distribution
78,180
75,512
Sources: Greek Industry; GTA
2017
Forecast
2017/2018
Post Data
5,100
4,500
78,000
2,800
2,800
5,600
83,600
78,100
3,000
2,500
5,500
83,600
PRODUCTION
Greece’s MY 2017/18 (July/June) pear production is forecast to increase from the previous year, up
13.8 percent, at 78,000 MT. There are approximately 5,100 hectares currently cultivated for pears. The
main producing areas include the townships of Larissa in Thessaly; Pella and Imathia in Macedonia; and
Corinth in Peloponnese. Krystalli (synonymous to the Spanish Blanquilla) is the leading pear variety in
Greece. Williams, Kondoules, Santa Maria, Passacrassana, Abate Fetel, and Coscia-Ercollini are also
grown in Greece. Fruit quality is expected to be high, with satisfactory calibers and sugar content.
TRADE
Greece’s MY 2016/17 pear imports reached 6,983 MT, mainly from Spain (1,934 MT), Italy (1,253
MT), and Argentina (1,016 MT). In MY 2016/17, Greece exported 5,228 MT of pears, mostly to
Bulgaria (1,829 MT), Albania (1,091 MT), and Romania (659 MT).
Table 5: Greece’s top 10 pear exports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
4,895 5,483
EU 28
T
2,510 2,400
Bulgaria
T
1,826 1,546
2017
5,228
3,182
1,829
% Share
2015
2016
2017
100.00 100.00 100.00
51.27
43.77
60.86
37.30
28.20
34.99
% Change
2017/2016
- 4.65
32.60
18.32
Albania
Romania
Jordan
Cyprus
Macedonia
Italy
Saudi Arabia
Kosovo
Israel
Source: GTA
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
1,564
362
109
253
291
0
24
0
61
1,240
387
913
339
134
24
113
14
271
Table 6: Greece’s top 10 pear imports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
7,433 5,763
EU 28
T
5,222 2,773
Spain
T
2,385
734
Italy
T
1,740 1,285
Argentina
T
837
1,119
South Africa
T
882
1,331
Netherlands
T
485
227
Germany
T
500
316
Turkey
T
100
195
Chile
T
392
345
Poland
T
50
73
United Kingdom
T
29
54
Source: GTA
1,091
659
458
369
135
94
92
82
72
31.95
7.39
2.23
5.16
5.94
0.00
0.48
0.00
1.24
22.62
7.05
16.65
6.18
2.44
0.44
2.05
0.25
4.94
2017
6,983
4,323
1,934
1,253
1,016
969
417
325
316
289
223
110
% Share
2015
2016
100.00 100.00
70.25
48.12
32.08
12.74
23.41
22.30
11.26
19.42
11.87
23.10
6.52
3.95
6.73
5.49
1.34
3.38
5.28
5.98
0.68
1.27
0.39
0.94
20.87
12.61
8.77
7.05
2.58
1.80
1.77
1.56
1.38
- 12.02
70.43
- 49.79
8.84
1.05
289.68
- 17.99
493.01
- 73.42
2017
100.00
61.90
27.70
17.94
14.55
13.87
5.97
4.65
4.52
4.14
3.19
1.58
% Change
2017/2016
21.17
55.88
163.51
- 2.51
- 9.21
- 27.24
83.12
2.64
62.12
- 16.10
204.69
104.01
III. TABLE GRAPES
Table 7: Production, Supply, and Demand (MT)
2015
Estimates
Table grapes
2015/2016
Post Data
Area Planted
17,000
Area Harvested
16,500
Production
311,048
Intra EU-28 Imports
948
Extra EU-28 Imports
262
Total Imports
1,210
Total Supply
312,258
Fresh Domestic
Consumption
230,045
Intra EU-28 Exports
79,753
Extra EU-28 Exports
2,460
Total Exports
82,213
Total Distribution
312,258
Sources: Greek Industry; GTA
2016
Estimates
2016/2017
Post Data
17,000
16,102
279,731
683
296
979
280,710
2017
Forecast
2017/2018
Post Data
17,000
16,500
320,000
600
300
900
320,900
202,043
76,236
2,431
78,667
280,710
230,900
86,000
4,000
90,000
320,900
PRODUCTION
Greece is the second largest producer of table grapes in the EU-28, behind Italy. According to industry
estimates, table grape production in MY2017/18 is forecast at 320,000 MT. Fruit quality is expected to
be good. There are approximately 17,000 hectares currently cultivated with table grapes. The main
producing areas include the townships of Corinth in Peloponnese; Kavala in Macedonia; and Heraklion
on the island of Crete. The rain in June and the summer drought in some areas of Crete affected the
quality; in Corinth and Kavala the production increase compared to last year is estimated at
approximately 20 percent higher with good fruit quality. Sultana (Thompson Seedless) and Victoria are
the leading table grape varieties grown in Greece. Crimson Seedless is showing an increased interest for
new plantations, currently planted in 1,000 ha; Crimson grapes are forecast down 20 percent for the
current year. Moreover, a greater focus is now being placed on diversifying Greece’s grape offer to
extend the marketing season into October and November. Other varieties cultivated include the table
grapes Prime, Superior, Flame, and Cardinal.
TRADE
In MY 2016/17, Greece exported 78,667 MT of table grapes, mainly to Germany (22,738 MT), the
United Kingdom (13,808 MT), Romania (7,680 MT), and the Netherlands (7,352 MT). Greek table
grapes (both seedless and seeded) are mainly marketed within Europe from late July to the end of
September. Growers of Thompson Seedless from Corinth and Crete received lower prices than in 2016
due to competition from Spain and Italy in the first half of September. On the other hand, growers of
Victoria, and Crimson received higher prices compared to the same period last year. In MY 2016/17,
Greece imported 979 MT of table grapes, mainly from Chile (286 MT), and the Netherlands (273 MT).
Table 8: Greece’s top 10 table grape exports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016
World
T
91,344 82,213
EU 28
T
87,010 79,753
Germany
T
33,869 26,505
United Kingdom
T
18,278 15,051
Romania
T
2,469
5,147
Netherlands
T
8,752
9,060
Bulgaria
T
3,470
2,905
Poland
T
4,868
4,959
Italy
T
260
2,815
Czech Republic
T
2,222
2,199
Austria
T
1,312
1,020
Sweden
T
2,606
2,156
Source: GTA
2017
78,667
76,236
22,738
13,808
7,680
7,352
5,422
4,183
2,450
1,996
1,738
1,699
Table 9: Greece’s top 10 table grape imports
Quantity
Partner Country Unit
2015
2016 2017
World
T
1,045 1,210
979
EU 28
T
955
948
683
Chile
T
70
216
286
Netherlands
T
244
269
273
Italy
T
421
345
207
Germany
T
116
38
106
United Kingdom
T
3
72
33
Spain
T
102
58
23
Romania
T
3
108
20
Bulgaria
T
52
38
16
Egypt
T
4
8
6
Israel
T
0
5
5
Source: GTA
Abbreviations and definitions used in this report:
EU
European Union
2015
100.00
95.26
37.08
20.01
2.70
9.58
3.80
5.33
0.28
2.43
1.44
2.85
2015
100.00
91.47
6.67
23.39
40.31
11.12
0.25
9.79
0.28
5.02
0.39
0.00
% Share
2016
100.00
97.01
32.24
18.31
6.26
11.02
3.53
6.03
3.42
2.67
1.24
2.62
% Share
2016
100.00
78.35
17.89
22.20
28.49
3.12
5.92
4.76
8.89
3.11
0.65
0.44
2017
100.00
96.91
28.90
17.55
9.76
9.35
6.89
5.32
3.11
2.54
2.21
2.16
2017
100.00
69.78
29.18
27.86
21.11
10.79
3.34
2.32
2.04
1.63
0.56
0.47
% Change
2017/2016
- 4.31
- 4.41
- 14.21
- 8.25
49.21
- 18.85
86.65
- 15.65
- 12.98
- 9.23
70.46
- 21.23
% Change
2017/2016
- 19.13
- 27.98
31.94
1.49
- 40.07
179.39
- 54.44
- 60.58
- 81.41
- 57.60
- 30.24
- 12.82
MS EU-28 Member State
Ha hectare; 1 ha = 2.471 acres
MT Metric ton = 1000 kg
MY Marketing Year
Apples: July/June
Pears: July/June
Table Grapes: June/May
HS Codes:
Apples: 080810
Pears: 080830
Table grapes: 080610