The country’s export performance strengthened significantly in March, reaching €4.94 billion, thanks to a boost from fuel and food.
Greek exports recorded a significant rebound in March 2026, showing increase of €986.5 million compared to the same month last year.
According to data analysed by the Centre for Export Research and Studies (CEEM)of the Panhellenic Exporters Association, the total value of shipments abroad reached 4.94 billion. EUR, up 25%.
Even if petroleum products are excluded, the growth remains strong at 10.6%, with exports reaching 3.58 billion euros, a fact that demonstrates the dynamism of Greek products in international markets.
This development led to a notable shrinkage of the trade deficit, which narrowed by 30.5% in March, retreating to €2.21 billion. At the same time, imports remained essentially flat, showing a marginal change of 0.2%.
At the quarterly level for 2026, the total value of exports appears to have strengthened by 3.1%, reaching 12.52 billion, while the trade deficit for the January-March period narrowed by 7.2% overall.
At the industry level, petroleum products and fuels led the way with a spectacular 93.2% rise, while the food sector continued its upward trend with a 16.2% increase. Positive performances were also recorded in chemicals, primary materials, beverages and tobacco.
In contrast, there was a decline in exports of industrial products and oil. Geographically, the countries of the European Union remain the main destination for Greek goods, absorbing 58.2% of total exports.
The president of the Panhellenic Exporters’ Association, Alikiviadis Kalabokis, described the results for March as a “positive surprise” that reversed the downward trend of the first two months of the year.
He highlighted the contribution of fuel and food to the “reversal of our export picture” and expressed optimism for the rest of the year, looking forward to the April data to confirm the stability of the upward trend.
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