Greek Yogurt Exports Hit Record High as Global Demand Surges

Greece’s dairy industry has every reason to celebrate. Not only are yogurt sales in the domestic market growing rapidly in both volume and value, but exports of Greek strained yogurt are now breaking records at an unprecedented pace.

In 2025 alone, exports of strained yogurt reached 559 million euros, marking a remarkable 42.5% increase in value, while export volumes climbed by nearly 42%. Apart from feta cheese, no other Greek food product has achieved comparable export momentum. Early figures for 2026 suggest the boom is accelerating even further, with January export volumes soaring by 44%.

Today, the majority of Greece’s yogurt production is destined for foreign markets. Total annual production is estimated at around 400,000 tonnes, of which approximately 240,000 tonnes were exported in 2025. Forecasts for 2026 point to exports exceeding 300,000 tonnes.