**Pork Imports Surge in Greece Amid EU Supply Chain Disruptions**
**Greek Meat Processors Rely on International Suppliers to Meet Demand**
• Greek imports of pork meat rose 15% year-over-year in June, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
• The increase is attributed to supply chain disruptions in major European producers due to African swine fever outbreaks.
• Greece’s import prices for pork meat have increased by 8.5% over the past quarter.
Greek pork processors are relying on international suppliers to meet domestic demand as local production falters. Despite the uptick in imports, Greek consumers may face higher prices due to supply chain inefficiencies and logistical costs stemming from EU-wide disruptions. The situation is expected to persist until European producers recover from the African swine fever outbreaks affecting major pig farms.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 168,248,481 | 405,797,643 |
| 2021 | 183,833,538 | 395,281,912 |
| 2022 | 191,806,994 | 522,733,920 |
| 2023 | 197,901,532 | 659,468,586 |
| 2024 | 203,919,199 | 693,486,077 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 96,741,530 | 319,775,315 |
| Germany | 29,809,150 | 114,448,849 |
| Spain | 19,976,324 | 65,812,641 |
| Denmark | 17,348,418 | 70,806,961 |
| France | 13,413,065 | 36,182,495 |
| Bulgaria | 8,360,771 | 24,234,470 |
| Belgium | 5,014,428 | 14,327,454 |
| Hungary | 3,835,907 | 14,270,545 |
| Poland | 3,278,454 | 14,276,553 |
| Italy | 2,557,269 | 8,843,974 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 89,645,158 | 295,478,046 |
| Germany | 33,680,588 | 124,051,681 |
| Spain | 21,257,675 | 69,778,142 |
| Denmark | 13,126,193 | 51,511,072 |
| France | 13,086,214 | 36,241,268 |
| Bulgaria | 9,971,654 | 27,150,471 |
| Belgium | 5,749,198 | 16,690,962 |
| Hungary | 4,078,327 | 13,511,182 |
| Italy | 2,043,192 | 7,569,796 |
| Poland | 1,856,279 | 8,071,329 |
