# Greek agricultural production and market trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-agricultural-production-and-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-06T07:07:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Agricultural sectors in Greece are experiencing varied developments across different regions and commodities. In Messenia, producers report improved fig and olive oil yields due to beneficial spring rains, though they face challenges such as rising fuel costs, labor shortages, and low market prices for extra virgin olive oil. Some producers estimate prices at approximately €3.50 per kilo, which is considered below production costs.

In other regions, strawberry cultivation is expanding in Ilia and Achaia, with significant new planting scheduled for late September and early October. Meanwhile, in Thessaly, cotton producers anticipate a high-quality harvest following an ideal growing season, though they face market uncertainty due to volatility in international cotton futures.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Greek agriculture: Strawberry expansion and cotton market volatility

Greek agriculture sees expansion in strawberry cultivation in the Peloponnese, while cotton producers in Thessaly face market volatility despite high crop quality and yields.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-agriculture-strawberry-expansion-and-cotton-market-volatility

### 2026-09-03: Messenia agricultural producers report improved yields amid rising costs

Producers in Messenia, Greece, report improved fig and olive oil yields due to favorable spring weather, but remain concerned over high production costs, labor shortages, and low market prices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messenia-agricultural-producers-report-improved-yields-amid-rising-costs

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