Greek Exports on Course for Historic Record

Greek exports are on track to set an all-time record in 2026, buoyed by four consecutive months of strong growth and broad-based sectoral gains, according to the president of the Panhellenic Exporters Association.

Goods exports surged 26.3 percent in June to €5.0 billion, bringing the first-half total to €27.6 billion — the highest figure in three years. Excluding petroleum products, exports rose 18.4 percent in June, and 18.2 percent when both petroleum and ships are excluded, suggesting the increase reflects structural improvement rather than energy price effects.

“The foundations have been laid to go for a historic record this year,” said Alkiviadis Kalabokis, president of the Panhellenic Exporters Association, noting that the strong figures were achieved in months that are not traditionally the strongest for Greek exports, as flagship products such as olive oil typically enter the export cycle later in the year.