The estimates that were presented after the
Greek government set out its National Export
Strategy and, in particular, the plan for facilitating
exports and the relevant road map, fill Greek
exporters with optimism for the period 2013-2014,
when the value of exports is expected to exceed
16% of GDP – 26% if services are also included.
G
reek exports continued to grow in 2012,
increased by €2 billion as compared to
2011. They added a total of €24 billion to
the Greek economy. This is equivalent to 12.6% of
the country’s GDP, while, if the exports of services
are also taken into account, export-oriented Greek
enterprises account for more than 20% (possibly
even 23%) of the gross domestic product.
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A new road map for
exports
19 direct measures for
facilitating exports and
cutting down on costs
and red tape
By Nickos Ypofantis
