# Greek wine and alcoholic beverage industry trends

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-wine-and-alcoholic-beverage-industry-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-18T08:01:46.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Greek wine and alcoholic beverage industry is experiencing divergent trends regarding production and trade. For the 2026/27 period, wine production is estimated at approximately 1.67 million hectoliters. While this is a 1.31% increase from the previous period, it remains 7.89% below the five-year average and represents the third-lowest production level on record. This decline is attributed to spring frosts and reduced vineyard acreage, resulting in production levels that fail to meet domestic demand.

In contrast, the broader alcoholic beverage export sector showed resilience during the first half of 2026. Total exports reached 52.3 million euros, a marginal value decrease of 0.03% compared to 2025. Although export volume fell by 1.43%, the average export price rose to 2.88 Euro/kg. The EU-27 remains the primary market, accounting for roughly 79.5% of export value, while exports to non-EU countries grew by 3.8% in value.

## Claims

- Total Greek alcoholic beverage exports in the first half of 2026 reached 52.3 million euros. (reported by 3 sources)
- Export value saw a marginal decrease of 0.03% compared to the first half of 2025. (reported by 3 sources)
- Export quantity was 18.2 million kg, a decrease of 1.43% from the previous year. (reported by 3 sources)
- The average export price was 2.88 Euro/kg, up 1.4% from the same period in 2025. (reported by 3 sources)
- EU-27 member states accounted for 79.5% of the total export value. (reported by 3 sources)
- Exports to third countries increased in value by 3.8%. (reported by 3 sources)
- Compared to the first half of 2019, export value has increased by 41.5%. (reported by 3 sources)
- Compared to the first half of 2019, export quantity has increased by 11.1%. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Greek alcoholic beverage exports remain resilient in H1 2026

Greek alcoholic beverage exports reached 52.3 million euros in H1 2026. While volume fell slightly, average prices rose to 2.88 Euro/kg, and exports to third countries saw a 3.8% value increase.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-alcoholic-beverage-exports-remain-resilient-in-h1-2026

### 2026-10-05: Greece wine production estimated at 1.67 million hectoliters for 2026/27

Greek wine production for 2026/27 is estimated at 1.67 million hectoliters, the third-lowest on record due to extreme weather and shrinking vineyard areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-wine-production-estimated-at-167-million-hectoliters-for-202627

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Cite as: Greek wine and alcoholic beverage industry trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-wine-and-alcoholic-beverage-industry-trends