Fruit and vegetable imports into Greece up by 3,48% through July

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A 3,48% increase in imports of fresh fruit and vegetables into Greece from January to July 2025 has been recorded, according to the Association of Greek Enterprises for the Export and Distribution of Fruits, Vegetables and Juices, Incofruit Hellas, as reported by its Special Adviser, Mr. Giorgos Polychronakis. The comparison refers to the same seven-month period in 2024.

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Specifically, and based on preliminary data, Mr. Polychronakis states that “a total of 480,07 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables were imported during the first seven months of 2025, compared to 463,93 thousand tons during the same period in 2024 (+3,48%).” According to the data, imports followed an upward trend until March and a downward one through July, almost mirroring the pattern observed in 2024. However, starting in May, the monthly imports of 2025 have consistently exceeded those of the corresponding months in 2024. Particularly for the month of July—marked by high demand from the foodservice sector—Mr. Polychronakis notes that “imported volumes were up by 4,33% compared to July 2024.”

For some of the main imported products, the evolution of imports is as follows:

  • Bananas: 175.859 tons in 2025 vs. 149.219 tons in 2024 (+17,85%), with 93% sourced from Ecuador, followed by Costa Rica, Italy, and Colombia. A portion of these is re-exported to other countries, mainly neighboring ones.
  • Onions: 9.886 tons in 2025 vs. 8.402 tons in 2024 (+17,66%), sourced 31,8% from Austria, as well as from the Netherlands, Egypt, and India.
  • Avocados: 5.129 tons in 2025 vs. 4.816 tons in 2024 (+6,5%), with 75,3% imported via the Netherlands, followed by Israel and Spain.
  • Apples: 7.608 tons in 2025 vs. 12.440 tons in 2024 (-42,5%), sourced 46% from North Macedonia, followed by Italy and Poland.
  • Potatoes: 191.336 tons in 2025 vs. 202.509 tons in 2024 (-5,59%), with 84,4% coming from Egypt, and the rest from France, Cyprus, and Germany.
  • Oranges: 2.305 tons in 2025 vs. 3.138 tons in 2024 (-26,6%), mainly sourced from Egypt (44,7%), as well as Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria, despite the latter two having no domestic production.
  • Lemons: 18,.12 tons in 2025 vs. 18.432 tons in 2024 (-0,6%), imported primarily from Argentina (31.5%), the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy.

© Incofruit Hellas

Based on this data, the Special Adviser to the association of Greek exporters comments: “The steady increase in imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reflects the growing presence of foreign competition not only in our domestic market but also in other EU markets. It is concerning to observe such dynamism in the imports of products during periods that fully coincide with Greek production—a situation driven by a regulatory framework that adversely affects the competitiveness of our domestic produce and makes imports more attractive.”

For more information:
Giorgos Polychronakis
Incofruit Hellas
Tel: +30 211 800 7160
Email: [email protected]

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