Greece has a capitalist economy with the public sector accounting for about 40% of GDP and with per capita GDP at least 75% of the leading euro-zone economies. Tourism provides 15% of GDP. Greece remains a net importer of industrial and capital goods, foodstuffs, and petroleum. Leading exports are manufactured goods, food and beverages, petroleum products, cement, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. (CIA World Factbook)
Major Greek owned companies:
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
Coca-Cola HBC produce, sell and distribute a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages. These include four of the world’s best selling brands, owned by The Coca-Cola Company: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light (diet Coke), Fanta and Sprite.
Hellenic Telecommunications Organisations
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE S.A.) is Greece’s largest telecommunications operator, providing services to consumers, Greek and foreign businesses, and public agencies. The OTE Group offers a full range of products and services, from broadband services, fixed and mobile telephony, to internet access, satellite, high-speed data communications and leased line services.
Public Power Corporation
PPC is the largest power generation company in Greece and the country’s sole power supply company, providing electricity to approximately 7.4 million customers. PPC is also the sole company with a fully owned power transmission system in Greece.
