Pharmaceuticals topped Greece’s industrial exports in the third quarter of 2025, with 78% destined for European countries, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) reported. Exports of pharmaceuticals, including medicines and consumables, reached €675 million, up 6.3% from the same period last year. Canned fruits and vegetables exports totaled €470 million, and oils and fats reached €263 million. Pharmaceutical exports in 2024 totaled €2.8 billion, stable compared with 2023 but slightly below 2021 levels of €2.9 billion, when exports surged during the pandemic. Imports of pharmaceuticals fell 1.8% to €4.3 billion in 2024, keeping the trade deficit at €1.5 billion, down from €1.6 billion the previous year.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2026 17:07 UTC