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Greek Retail Market Rebounds in 2025: Fresh Categories Drive Growth Despite Inflation
May 22, 2025
📰 The Greek Retail Market Shows Signs of Recovery in 2025
Despite inflationary pressures and a challenging legislative environment, the Greek retail market appears to be rebounding in 2025, driven by strong consumer engagement and targeted category growth.
📈 Market Performance Overview
According to the latest data (up to May 11, 2025):
Sales value is up +7.9% year-over-year
Volume (units sold) is also positive, at +5.6%
Inflation accounts for an estimated ~2.3% of this value growth
This indicates that beyond inflation, real consumption is increasing.
🥩🥗 Super Fresh Categories Lead the Way
The Super Fresh segment is the main driver of growth:
Fish & Meat: +15.2%
Fruit & Vegetables: +12.5%
These categories benefit from higher frequency of purchase, a consumer desire for freshness, and greater flexibility in pricing tactics.
🛒 Grocery Staples Show Modest Growth
In contrast, categories like pasta, rice, and core pantry goods recorded a more modest value growth of +3.1%. This suggests that:
These categories may be reaching maturity in terms of penetration
Price sensitivity remains higher here
Promotional efficiency might be declining
💡 A Shift in Consumer Behavior
One of the most encouraging signs is that Greek households are:
Increasing their overall consumption
Becoming more willing to buy higher-value products
Seeking out innovation and variety, not just price
This reflects a shift toward quality-driven purchasing in certain segments — particularly those that offer a differentiated shopper experience.
⚖️ Resilience Amid Economic & Regulatory Pressure
Despite:
Persistent inflation
Legislative changes that often do not favor the consumer
…the market is showing clear signs of vitality and adaptability. Retailers and brands that prioritize category innovation, pack architecture, and shopper insights will be best positioned to capture this momentum.
🔍 Key Takeaways
Super Fresh is the leading growth engine in 2025
Consumer trust and spending are returning, especially in higher-value, differentiated items
Balanced category strategies that combine price, innovation, and relevance will win