According to the analysis by the Hellenic Exporters Association (PSE) and the Center for Export Research and Studies (KEEM), in 2025, Greek exports presented a mixed picture, although Europe remained their main destination. A slight decrease of 0.3% was observed in exports to the USA, while imports from that country increased.
Specifically, in December 2025, exports amounted to €4.11 billion, marking a 0.7% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Excluding petroleum products, the increase was limited to 0.4%, reaching €3.07 billion.
Imports, on the other hand, showed an upward trend, increasing by 1.5% or €113.6 million, with their total reaching €7.66 billion. Without petroleum products, the increase was 8.8%, reaching €6.39 billion.
As a result of these changes, the trade deficit widened by 2.4%, reaching €3.55 billion, with the situation deteriorating further without petroleum products, where the deficit amounted to €3.33 billion.
Regarding the entirety of 2025, exports decreased by 2.8% to €48.60 billion; however, excluding petroleum products, they recorded a 2% increase to €36.92 billion. Imports during the same period decreased by 4.1%, reaching €82.12 billion, with an increase of 2.4% excluding petroleum products.
The trade deficit for 2025 was reduced by 5.9%, reaching €33.52 billion, while without petroleum products, it increased by 2.9% to €29.57 billion.
Source: ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ, Gastronomos.gr, Falstaff
