Greece: Cotton and Products Annual
Greece is the EU’s main cotton grower, accounting for more than 80 percent of total European production. In MY 2017/18, cotton production is estimated at 1.24 million bales, up 20 percent from the previous season due to favorable weather conditions during harvest and good yields in the major cotton growing areas. Greece is a major cotton exporter. Turkey was the main destination in MY 2016/17, accounting for approximately 36 percent of all exports.