Opportunities & challenges

The abolition of trade restrictions, globalization and the crisis of the Greek economy have led more and more Greek companies to look for alternative markets and opportunities abroad.

Opportunities & challenges

The abolition of trade restrictions, globalization and the crisis of the Greek economy have led more and more Greek companies to look for alternative markets and opportunities abroad.

Opportunities & challenges

The abolition of trade restrictions, globalization and the crisis of the Greek economy have led more and more Greek companies to look for alternative markets and opportunities abroad.

The dominant and most promising markets are
German-speaking (DACH) and Benelux countries
with the highest living standards in Europe.

The dominant and most promising markets are German-speaking (DACH) and Benelux countries with the highest living standards in Europe.

The advantages of these markets

The most developed and sturdy economies in Europe with the largest population coverage

They are very interested in Greek products, especially in the food sector

They have high standards, legislations and certifications preventing the penetration of low quality Chinese products

They are located within the European Union and no customs duties, exchange differences, etc. are required.

Organized transport networks to and from these markets

They are subject to European legislation as well as Greece

Difficulties with which Greek
companies are confronted

However, despite the several advantages that these markets have,
there are also several difficulties that Greek companies
have to face in order to infiltrate these markets.

However, despite the several advantages that these markets have, there are also several difficulties that Greek companies have to face in order to infiltrate these markets.

However, despite the several advantages that these markets have, there are also several difficulties that Greek companies have to face in order to infiltrate these markets.

Lack of knowledge regarding the language, culture and business mentality of these countries

Adaptation (Branding) of products to specialized needs

Limited time of the management for dealing with export processes

Difficulty in providing after sales services

Limited contacts with distributors, traders, importers in these target markets

Lack of knowledge regarding the language, culture and business mentality of these countries

Limited time of the management for dealing with export processes

Limited contacts with distributors, traders, importers in these target markets

Difficulty in providing after sales services

Adaptation (Branding) of products to specialized needs

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