Greece is the leading cotton country in the EU, with over 80% of the total production of cotton based on USDA data. The cotton sector is not only an important part of the Greek agricultural economy but also of the European Union. Through the rise in demand for the product and the increase in its prices, the recession in cotton prices in recent years appears to be on the verge of recovery, resulting in significant signs of improvement in the manufacturing companies of the sector, which appear to be highly competitive. Additionally, assessment of competitiveness in a fluid financial international economic environment is of major importance for all businesses and more specifically for this sector of the economy. The objective of this work is to evaluate the competitiveness of the two largest manufacturing companies in the sector using indicators as a basic tool, not only for determining their financial situation but also as an advisory tool for choosing the right strategic stimulus to boost their competitiveness. The results show significant financial relationships between the key indicators which are measures for determining their competitiveness and choosing the appropriate strategy.
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