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Greek alcoholic beverage exports remain resilient in H1 2026
Greek alcoholic beverage exports demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2026. According to Eurostat data processed by SEAOΠ, total exports reached 52.3 million euros, representing a marginal value decrease of 0.03% compared to the same period in 2025.
Export volume was recorded at 18.2 million kg, a 1.43% decline from the previous year. However, the average export price rose to 2.88 Euro/kg, a 1.4% increase over the first half of 2025, maintaining levels significantly higher than post-COVID-19 averages.
EU-27 member states remain the primary destination, absorbing approximately 79.5% of the total export value (41.61 million euros) and 80.2% of the volume (14.57 million kg). While exports to the EU saw a value decrease of 0.98%, exports to third countries grew by 3.8% in value.
Long-term trends show significant growth; compared to the first half of 2019, export value has increased by 41.5% and quantity by 11.1%. Over the last five years, export value has risen by 16.1% despite a 2.5% decrease in total quantity.
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European Union · Eurostat · Greece · SEAOΠ
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Export quantity was 18.2 million kg, a decrease of 1.43% from the previous year. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Export value saw a marginal decrease of 0.03% compared to the first half of 2025. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Compared to the first half of 2019, export quantity has increased by 11.1%. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The average export price was 2.88 Euro/kg, up 1.4% from the same period in 2025. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] EU-27 member states accounted for 79.5% of the total export value. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Compared to the first half of 2019, export value has increased by 41.5%. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Exports to third countries increased in value by 3.8%. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Total Greek alcoholic beverage exports in the first half of 2026 reached 52.3 million euros. www.capital.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.tanea.gr