Greece exports grow 16.5% from January to August 2026

Greece reported a 16.5% increase in goods exports from January to August 2026, reaching 37.1 billion euros. When excluding petroleum products, export value rose by 7.6% to 26.4 billion euros.

According to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the country's trade deficit narrowed to approximately 21.18 billion euros during this period, a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Greek Deputy Minister Harry Theoharis noted that the growth indicates an expanding and resilient export base, emphasizing that the positive trend extends beyond petroleum products into the broader productive core, including manufacturing and agriculture.