Greek exports grew by 14.2 percent in the first four months of 2007 to 5.798 billion euros (7.966 billion U.S. dollars) from the same period last year, the Hellenic Export Promotion Organization (HEPO) said on Tuesday.

HEPO said the value of exports grew 13.7 percent in April to 1.366 billion euros (1.877 billion dollars).

Greek exports to the EU grew by 38 percent in the first four months of 2007 to 3.695 billion euros (5.076 billion dollars), with Germany the biggest market, particularly for telecoms equipment, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, fresh and frozen fish and alcohol.

Greek exports soared towards Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Poland.

Exports to 18 country-targets set by the Economy and Finance Ministry were up 8.64 percent in the January-April period.

Exports to China totaled 35.2 million euros (48.4 million dollars), up 32.8 percent, while exports to Japan soared 104.7 percent.

Greek exports to the United States and the UK rose significantly, reflecting exports of pharmaceuticals, pipes and equipment.