ATHENS: Greece exports to the United States in 2014 rose by almost 10 percent compared to 2013 and exceeded 1 billion dollars, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).
USITC data shows that the U.S. imported Greek products totaling 1.047 billion dollars (about 976 million euros) against 956 million dollars (about 889 million euros) in 2013. The 2014 figures come second to the 2007 figures, a record year for Greek exports to the rich U.S. market when the U.S. bought 1.19 billion dollars (1.11 billion euros in today’s exchange rate) worth of products from Greece.
Olives were the most exported product to the U.S. and accounted for 11 percent of total exports in 2014, bringing Greek producers and wholesalers more than 115 million dollars. Second came Greek razor blades at 106.17 million dollars, followed by aluminum alloy sheets worth 57.99 million dollars.
