Continuing increase shows Greek exports – without the petroleum – from the beginning of time, according to the analysis of Hellenic Associationwhile an interesting element is that, although the Europe remains steadily the main customer of our country, the trade us with them USA It shows an increase in Greek exports by 0.7%, compared to the seven months of 2024 and a reduction in imports by -13.8%, resulting in the value of Greek exports to the US to reach the reach of 1.37 billion euroswhile imports of € 1.42 billion, in the seven months of 2025.

This means, according to exporters, that the gap is closed and this is a strong advantage for negotiating the exemption of our products by them Trump duties As our balance is now balanced.

In addition, as the president of the BSE points out in his statements, Alcibiades Kalambokis“The recent announcements of the Government Economic Policy are moving in a positive direction but mainly concern medium -sized exporting measures. What is missing, however, is the help of Greek exporters in everyday life, commercial issues, and market issues. If the measures announced are combined with short -term that help in the daily life of the exporter, stimulate business liquidity, combined with tax incentives and lead to strategies for opening new markets (third countries), then we can claim that Greek exports will close by 20.

The analysis

According to analysis of Panhellenic Association of Exporters and the Center for Export Research and Studies (KEMM), on EL -STAT Temporary data, exports decreased in July 2025 as they were reduced by EUR 343.5 million or -7.3% and were only € 4.36 billion versus € 4.70 billion in the same month of 2024. Except for petroleum oils, we EUR 3.37 billion from EUR 3.32 billion, ie 48.1 million euros.

Imports were also reduced in July 2025 (-3.1% or 231.3 million euros) and reached EUR 7.28 billion versus EUR 7.51 billion in the same month of 2024. Except for petroleum, imports of goods stood at EUR 6.03 billion from EUR 5,93 billion. 1.6%.

As a result of the above moves, the trade deficit inflated the EUR 112.2 million or 4%in the EUR 1125 million in the month of 2025, to EUR 2.92 billion from EUR 2.81 billion in the corresponding month of 2024.

In terms of exports in a total of January -July, they decreased by -5.3% and reached EUR 28.47 billion from € 30.06 billion, that is, reduced by EUR 1.59 billion compared to the corresponding period of 2024.

Without petroleum, exports for the seven months of 2025 stood at € 22.11 billion from € 21.09 billion, ie € 1.03 billion or 4.9%.

Imports (including petroleum) in January -July 2025 decreased, as they were reduced by EUR 1.68 billion or -3.4%, with their total value being EUR 47.95 billion versus EUR 49.63 billion during the corresponding period of 2024. Excluded oils, excluding petroleums, EUR 38.73 billion from EUR 37.18 billion, ie € 1.55 billion or 4.2%.

As a result, the trade deficit in the seven months of 2025 declined slightly, by -0.5% to € 19.48 billion from € 19.57 billion in the seven months of 2024. Without petroleum, the trade deficit increased by 3.3% and reached € 16.62 billion from € 16.10 billion.

The course of exports by geographical area

Regarding the course of exports by geographical areas in July 2025, there is a slight increase in missions to EU countries (0.9%) and a significant decline to third countries (-16.8%). However, when oil is excluded, the image is improved, exports to EU countries are rising (1.8%), as well as exports to third countries, but at a lower rate (0.8%), compared to the corresponding Persian month.

Regarding the percentage of exports directed to the markets of EU member states, including petroleum, this increased by almost 5 points and reached 58.5% versus 53.7% compared to the corresponding month in 2024. 46.3%. Without petroleum, the share of exports to EU countries stands at 64.9% and third countries at 35.1%.

Looking at the distribution of exports for January-July 2025, it is found that the total value of exports, including petroleum, was slightly reduced to EU countries (-0.5%) and to third countries fell by -11.1%. Without petroleum, exports increase both to EU countries (5.2%) and to third countries (4.2%).

The course per branch

Concerning the large product categories, in July 2025 there are downward trends in 6 of the 10 main products.

Specifically, a percentage decline is recorded in the oil-dummy categories (-27.6%), machinery (-3%), various industrial (-2%), drinks & tobacco (-8%), raw materials (-5.7%) and low-value exports of confidential products (-73%).

On the contrary, the exports of class, food (19.4%), industrial (7.1%), chemicals (5.6%) and oil (9%) are significantly increased, compared to last year.

Looking at the seven months of January-July 2025, exports of 4 from only 10 major product categories decline: Petroleum-Coast (-26.4%), Machinery (-1.1%), raw materials (-0.9%) and low-value exports of confidential products by -75.1%.

At the same time, however, those of food (12.4%), industrial (8.1%), chemicals (3.2%), various industrial (6%), oil (5%) and beverages & tobacco (8.8%) occur, compared to last year’s seven -month period.

The president of the Panhellenic Exporters Association, Alcibiades Kalambokis, commenting on the above, said: “July was also positive about Greek exports that recorded a 1.5%increase, with no petroleum and -7.3%decrease, with oils 20.3%. from the beginning of time. Specifically: January 9.9%, February 5.8%, March 6.7%, April -2.7%, May 9.1%, June 3.7%and July 1.5%compared to the corresponding month last month.

The result of the ongoing increase month by month is the expansion of Greek exports (no petroleum) by 4.9% in the seven months of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of 2024. Increase in the commercial deficit, the month of July, 4% with petroleum and 1.8%, but not very significantly limited to 33.2%, and 20.5%, no oil. However, when we look at the seven months, we see that there is a slight retreat of the commercial deficit (with petroleum) by -0.5% and a slight increase (without petroleum) by 3.3%, compared to the corresponding seven months of 2024.

Europe remains stable Greece’s main customer with 58.5% of Greek exports, petroleums, or 64.9% of Greek exports without petroleum products, being shipped to the EU in July.

It should be noted, Greece’s trade with the US shows an increase in Greek exports by 0.7%compared to the seven months of 2024 and a reduction in imports by -13.8%, resulting in the value of Greek exports to the US reaching € 1.37 billion, while imports of € 1.42 It is closed and this is a powerful advantage for negotiating our products exemption from Trump duties as our balance is now balanced.

Recent announcements by the Government Economic Policy are moving in a positive direction but mainly concern medium -sized exports. What is missing, however, is the help of Greek exporters in everyday life, commercial issues, and market issues. If the measures announced are combined with short -term that help in the daily life of the exporter, stimulate business liquidity, combined with tax incentives and lead to strategies for opening new markets (third countries), then we can claim that Greek exports will close by 20.