SEVITEL | Greece: Significant increase in olive oil exports in the last 20 years

Published 2021년 2월 4일

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The article highlights the significant growth in exports of branded standard Greek olive oil and kernel oil from 2002 to 2019, as reported by the European Commission's General Directorate of Trade (DG TRADE) and analyzed by SEVITEL. Exports of standard Greek olive oil to EU countries saw a 355% increase, reaching 26,872 tonnes in 2019, with Germany and Austria being the main importers. Non-EU countries also showed a strong interest, with the USA becoming the top importer in 2019. Despite facing international competition and higher prices due to quality, Greek olive oil continues to gain market share, with SEVITEL President Ananias Karahanidis emphasizing the need for further growth, especially in light of the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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The long-term increase in exports of branded standard Greek olive oil and kernel oil, during the period 2002-2019, is impressive, according to the data of the competent General Directorate of Trade (DG TRADE) of the European Commission processed by SEVITEL. In particular, exports of standardized Greek olive oil to EU countries jumped from 7,561 tonnes. in 2002 at 26. 872 ton. in 2019, ie increased by 355%. A corresponding increase is also shown by the exports of standardized Greek olive oil to Tuesdays - outside the EU countries, which from 7,290 ton. in 2002 they reached 19,807. in 2019, ie increased by 272%. The first place in the exports of standardized Greek olive oil, among the EU countries, is held by Germany with 10,760 tons. and follows with a difference (2,747 tons) its neighbor Austria. Cyprus (1,932 tonnes), Great Britain (1,890 tonnes), France (1,670 tonnes), Belgium (1,569 tonnes) and Sweden (1,222 tonnes) complete the main Community destinations of Greek olive oil ...

Source: Cna