In the year 2025, Greek exports faced a challenging period, suffering a 2.8% decline in total value compared to 2024, falling to 48.6 billion euros from 50 billion euros. However, an analysis excluding petroleum products revealed a different picture, showcasing a resilient performance with exports in this category increasing by 725.6 million euros, or 2%. Furthermore, when considering all sectors apart from petroleum products and ships, the value showed a 2.2% increase, indicating that various sectors managed to thrive despite the overall downturn.

The food sector emerged as a significant contributor to this positive trend, recording the largest increase in absolute prices at 775.8 million euros. This suggests that consumers continue to prioritize food exports, even as other sectors may struggle. Additionally, December 2025 closed with a slight improvement, with total exports reaching 4.109 billion euros, which represents a marginal increase of 0.7% compared to 4.079 billion euros in December 2024. This final month's performance reflects an encouraging end to the year for certain segments of Greek exports, signaling potential for recovery moving forward.

In summary, while the overall export figures in Greece for 2025 presented challenges, the resilience of non-petroleum sectors, particularly food, indicates areas of growth amidst nationwide declines. This situation may suggest an important shift in export strategies focusing on sectors that are performing well despite broader economic constraints. As Greece moves beyond 2025, understanding these dynamics will be crucial for formulating effective economic policies and initiatives to enhance export performance further.