Greece’s total aquaculture production was estimated at 140,038 tonnes in 2025, worth €885 million, according to the 12th Annual Aquaculture Report published by the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organisation (HAPO) on 29 October. Mediterranean farmed fish accounted for 126,500 tonnes and €865 million of that total.
Gilthead seabream and European seabass made up 119,000 tonnes, with a combined sales value of €820 million. Their production trends diverged: seabream volumes rose by 10%, while seabass volumes fell by almost 3%.
| Species | Production in 2025 | Change in volume | Change in sales value | Average selling price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilthead seabream | 64,000 tonnes | +10% | +21% | €6.72/kg (+10%) |
| European seabass | 55,000 tonnes | −3% | +9% | €7.10/kg (+11%) |
| Combined | 119,000 tonnes | +4% | +15% | — |
HAPO forecasts that combined seabream and seabass production will increase by almost 4% in 2026, reaching 123,000 tonnes.
Exports of the two species totalled 97,384 tonnes, worth €672 million, up 4% in volume and 15% in value year on year. HAPO says 82% of production was sold abroad.
The European Union remained the main destination, while Italy, Spain and France together accounted for 71% of exports. Israel was among the four largest markets.
| Sales destination | Share of production | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| EU-27 | 71% | 84,117 tonnes |
| Other countries | 11% | 13,276 tonnes |
| Greece | 18% | 21,616 tonnes |
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