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Halloumi, Fuels And Medicines Remain Cyprus’ Top Export Products Amid Growing Trade Deficit

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 10, 2025

Cyprus continues to shine in its export sectors with halloumi cheese, mineral fuels, and pharmaceutical products leading the charge. However, the nation is grappling with an expanding trade deficit that reached €5.88 billion in the first nine months of 2025, according to provisional figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).

Rising Import And Export Figures

September 2025 witnessed a marked increase in imports, with the total figure hitting €1.21 billion—a notable 22.5% jump over September 2024’s €986.30 million. Imports from EU partners and third countries were relatively balanced at €612.50 million and €595.50 million respectively, bolstered further by a significant €35.60 million transfer in economic vessel ownership, up from €30.40 million in the previous year.

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Export figures in the same month painted a more robust picture. Total exports reached €497.40 million, a 40.5% increase from €354.10 million in September 2024. Exports to EU nations and third countries grew to €173.60 million and €323.80 million respectively, fuelled in part by an impressive jump in the economic transfer of vessels, from €42.20 million to €108.00 million.

Sectoral Export Strengths

Analysis of the January–August period reveals consistent strengths in domestically produced goods. Leading export categories include mineral fuels and oils at €1.67 billion, halloumi cheese at €262.90 million, and pharmaceutical products at €228.90 million. Meanwhile, exports of domestically produced goods, particularly stores and provisions for ships and aircraft, saw substantial rises, indicating a dynamic market environment.

Revised Figures And Broader Economic Implications

Additional data from August 2025 underscores the evolving trade landscape. Imports for August climbed to €1.12 billion, a 13.7% increase over the €981.82 million in August 2024, while exports of domestically produced products soared by 105.8% year-over-year. Despite a slight dip in agricultural exports, these developments affirm the resilience and adaptability of Cyprus’ export sectors.

These provisional figures provide valuable economic insights for policymakers and investors alike, highlighting both the strengths of key export segments and the broader challenges posed by an expanding trade deficit in a complex global market.

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Capital Maritime Finance Raises €300 Million In Athens IPO

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 21, 2026

Capital Maritime Finance has raised €300 million through its stock market debut in Athens, marking Greece’s largest maritime equity offering and the first primary listing of a shipping company exclusively on Euronext Athens.

Strong Investor Demand For Shipping Shares

The initial public offering attracted strong interest from Greek and international investors, with demand exceeding the shares available by 4.34 times, according to Euronext. Shares were priced at €7.50 each, giving the container shipping company a market capitalisation of €1.05 billion on its first day of trading under the ticker CMFC.

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The response highlights investor interest in shipping companies with modern fleets, predictable earnings and long-term charter agreements, which can provide greater revenue visibility in a cyclical industry.

Fleet Expansion Supports Growth Strategy

Capital Maritime Finance currently operates 13 vessels with a combined capacity of 27,891 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). A further 23 container ships are under construction and will add 120,874 TEU to its fleet.

Once all vessels have been delivered, the company will operate 36 fully owned container ships, all covered by long-term charter agreements extending to 2038. These contracts provide greater visibility over future revenue, helping mitigate some of the uncertainty associated with fluctuations in vessel values and freight rates.

IPO Increases Share Capital

The offering included the issuance of 40 million new shares, bringing the company’s total share capital to 140 million shares. All shares have been admitted to trading on Euronext Athens.

A Milestone For Greece’s Maritime Market

Capital Maritime Finance chairman Gerasimos Kalogiratos described the strong investor response as “a vote of confidence” in the company’s business model, modern fleet and expansion strategy. He added that the listing “strengthens Greece’s position as a global maritime hub.”

The transaction marks the third shipping company listing on Euronext Athens in 2026 and the 70th listing across Euronext’s markets this year. It also highlights the role of equity markets in financing capital-intensive industries such as shipping.