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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece

Published Nov 10, 2025
Length 51 Pages
SKU # EP20589680

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Value sales of cooking ingredients and meals in Greece increased modestly in 2025, reflecting the category’s strong resilience amid ongoing price pressures and evolving consumption habits. Greek households continue to balance traditional home cooking with the growing desire for convenient, affordable, and nutritionally balanced meal solutions. Ready-to-eat and quick-prep formats gained ground, supported by retailers expanding their in-store food-to-go counters and frozen assortments. Meanwhile,...

Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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51 Pages
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN GREECE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health consciousness shaping demand but cost concerns rise
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Convenience, flexibility and time-saving solutions underpin growth
Wellness and quality cues reinforce purchasing decisions
WHAT’S NEXT?
Continued expansion underpinned by innovation and household routines
Health and wellness trends to shape future formulation
Digital retail channels to accelerate convenience culture
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Minerva SA leads through heritage, quality and diversification
Afoi Karageorgiou AEVE expands presence through innovation and investment
Private label deepens penetration across key categories
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the cornerstone of category sales
E-commerce and digital grocery platforms accelerate fastest
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN GREECE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
High prices hinder olive oil
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Value sales ease as high prices weigh on household budgets
Corn oil leads as affordability and familiarity drive choice
WHAT’S NEXT?
Gradual recovery and sustained cultural relevance
Health and wellness: authenticity and provenance remain the gold standard
Sustainability and digital transformation reshape production and visibility
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Minerva SA retains leadership through heritage and scale
Melissa Kikizas SA gains momentum through innovation and sustainability
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel
E-commerce and niche online platforms expand visibility
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
MEALS AND SOUPS IN GREECE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Convenience and health demands drive sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Convenience and frozen solutions sustain strong momentum
Prepared salads and modern refrigeration redefine category perception
WHAT’S NEXT?
Continued growth supported by modern lifestyles and retailer innovation
Health and wellness: clean labels and plant-forward innovation
Digital commerce and meal kits open new convenience channels
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Barba Stathis SA sustains leadership through trust and innovation
Afoi Karageorgiou AEVE strengthens position through new launches and capacity expansion
Private label consolidates share through affordability and variety
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the primary purchase destination
Hypermarkets and modern formats expand assortments and deals
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN GREECE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Traditional demand and innovation alike benefit sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Everyday convenience and culinary heritage sustain growth
Pasta sauces lead growth through convenience and versatility
WHAT’S NEXT?
Authenticity, convenience and flavour innovation to shape the future
Health and wellness: clean ingredients and local provenance gain ground
Digital transformation and sustainability elevate category engagement
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Minerva SA leads through heritage, trust and portfolio depth
Dimfil Ltd gains traction through organic and clean-label positioning
Artisanal and private label brands diversify competition
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the primary distribution channel
E-commerce expands reach for niche and premium products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SWEET SPREADS IN GREECE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Honey remains a staple, while innovation in nut and seed based spreads benefits growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Traditional staples meet modern wellness preferences
Nut and seed-based spreads drive innovation and volume
WHAT’S NEXT?
Balanced growth led by honey and natural nut spreads
Health and wellness: clean labels and naturally sweet innovation
Product innovation and sustainable sourcing set future direction
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Mondelez Hellas SA sustains leadership through brand heritage
Healthy Habits SA drives growth through clean, modern positioning
Artisanal and organic producers diversify consumer choice
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the cornerstone of category distribution
Local grocers and organic stores expand premium and niche availability
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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