**Greek Imports of Sheep and Goat Meat Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Greece’s livestock market experiences seasonal boost as imports rise**
• Greece imported 2,500 tons of sheep and goat meat in June, a 12% increase from the same month last year.
• The majority of these shipments originated from countries within the European Union, with Romania being the top supplier.
• Global prices for lamb, a key component of Greek cuisine, have stabilized this quarter due to reduced demand from major markets.
Greece’s livestock market experienced a seasonal boost in June as imports of sheep and goat meat surged 12% year-over-year. The uptick is largely driven by increased summer demand for traditional Greek dishes featuring lamb. As EU countries like Romania continue to supply Greece with these products, domestic prices have remained relatively stable, buoyed by reduced global demand from major markets this quarter.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,448,661 | 17,123,916 |
| 2021 | 3,742,118 | 16,981,443 |
| 2022 | 5,356,907 | 33,231,740 |
| 2023 | 6,948,703 | 36,087,148 |
| 2024 | 7,339,056 | 49,440,886 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2,643,056 | 18,043,575 |
| Romania | 1,928,267 | 11,901,471 |
| Spain | 1,737,151 | 11,663,166 |
| Macedonia | 262,055 | 2,210,607 |
| Netherlands | 238,285 | 1,842,545 |
| Hungary | 128,109 | 931,581 |
| Italy | 104,682 | 683,328 |
| France | 83,408 | 557,249 |
| Belgium | 75,378 | 674,516 |
| Germany | 40,795 | 311,883 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2,228,569 | 8,428,968 |
| Spain | 1,978,304 | 7,335,395 |
| New Zealand | 1,961,212 | 15,162,222 |
| Netherlands | 239,921 | 1,860,968 |
| Macedonia | 198,663 | 1,427,217 |
| France | 165,834 | 861,662 |
| Germany | 50,179 | 249,077 |
| Italy | 33,577 | 174,158 |
| Bulgaria | 29,243 | 147,839 |
| Cyprus | 25,467 | 152,871 |
