Greek Fish Farming is a leading force in international markets with customers in 37 countries

According to the 2023 annual aquaculture report of the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (ELOPY), the Mediterranean fish farming sector further strengthened its outward-looking nature in 2022 as 82% of production was exported to 37 countries while the remaining 18% was sold to the domestic market. Monthly exports ranged from 5,900 to 10,200 tons. More specifically, 104,192 tons of sea bream and sea bass were exported with a value of 600.65 million euros, marking an increase of 3.8% in terms of volume and 20% in terms of sales value compared to the previous year (fillet exports not included). Of these, 75% (95,240 tons) were sold to 21 EU-27 countries, 18% (22,510 tons) were sold to Greece, 7% (8,950 tons) were sold to 16 third countries, 57% of exports were bream (59,664 tons) and 43% sea bass (44,528 tons). Almost all exports were fresh fish and only 0.3% frozen (245 tonnes mainly to third countries). However, the main markets for Greek fish farming are traditionally ...