Greek exports to the United States rose 15.6% in the first half of 2026, reaching €1.3 billion from €1.1 billion in the same period of 2025, according to a report from the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Greek Embassy in Washington.
However, petroleum products accounted for the increase. Excluding petroleum products, Greek exports to the US fell 4.2%, declining to €895 million from €934 million.
The figures come from Eurostat data.
The report highlights several significant developments in Greek exports during the first six months of the year.
Petroleum products recorded the strongest increase, with exports almost doubling by 98%, reaching €445 million from €224.7 million. The increase mainly came from oils and preparations derived from petroleum or bituminous minerals, excluding biodiesel, which reached €445 million from €218 million.
Aluminium products also performed strongly, with exports rising 27.5% to €125.7 million from €98.6 million, despite US import tariffs of 50% on aluminium products and 25% on derivatives.
Exports of iron and steel products increased 60.2%, reaching €54 million from €33.7 million. The increase mainly came from tubes and pipes, which rose to €50.7 million from €25.8 million despite applicable tariffs of 25%-50%.
Copper products also recorded growth of 18.8%, reaching €17.9 million from €15 million, despite tariffs of 25%-50%.
Fish and seafood exports continued their positive trend, rising 23.4% to €18.6 million from €15 million.
Dairy products increased 4.8% to €36.2 million from €34.6 million, with cheese exports rising 5% to €34.6 million.
The report also recorded a dramatic increase in exports of vehicles and their parts, which surged 843.3% to €25.9 million from €2.7 million. The increase largely reflected a 1,093% rise in trailers and semi-trailers, which reached €25.5 million from €2.1 million.
Machinery, electrical equipment and parts increased 8.7%, reaching €75.1 million from €69 million.
At the same time, several major export categories recorded significant declines.
Exports of prepared and processed food products fell 3.7% to €158.7 million from €162.7 million. Olive exports declined 4% to €90.8 million, while peach exports fell 23% to €29.9 million.
Oil and olive oil exports declined 4% to €37 million from €38.5 million, while edible fruit and nuts fell 3.5% to €25 million.
Processed food exports under CN 19 recorded a sharper decline of 37.3%, falling to €20 million from €31.9 million. Bakery products accounted for much of the decrease, with exports falling 45% to €10.6 million.
Another processed-food category under CN 21 declined 14.7% to €14.3 million, mainly because exports of sauces fell 49%.
Exports of aircraft parts dropped 61.9%, falling to €25.9 million from €68.1 million. The decline mainly reflected an 84% fall in exports of aircraft and spacecraft parts.
Exports of earth, stone and cement products also fell sharply, declining 60.9% to €16.7 million from €42.8 million. Portland cement exports dropped 57% to €14.6 million.
Other declines included turbo engines, down 41.6% to €19.7 million; plastics, down 8.2% to €28.6 million; perfumes and related products, down 15% to €24.2 million; and optical instruments and measuring equipment, down 10.2% to €15.4 million.
Meanwhile, Greek exports of arms and ammunition increased 16.6%, reaching €21 million from €18 million.
The report notes that Greek exports excluding petroleum products had fallen 16.7% during the first four months of 2026 compared with the previous year, meaning the first-half figures show a notable improvement in several categories.
Overall, the data show that petroleum products provided the main boost to Greek exports to the US during the first half of 2026, while a number of industrial and agricultural products continued to face significant pressure despite strong growth in selected categories.
