**Greece Sees Rise in Imported Poultry Meat Supplies**
**Imports of poultry meat surge amid growing domestic demand**
• Greek imports of poultry meat and edible offal rose by 8.3% year-on-year in May, driven by seasonal demand.
• The majority of imported products came from EU countries, with Poland being the largest supplier, accounting for 22.5% of total imports.
• Prices of imported poultry meat have remained relatively stable despite the rise in demand, averaging €2.35 per kilogram.
Greek consumers’ preference for affordable protein sources has led to a significant increase in imports of poultry meat and edible offal during the summer months when domestic production is lower. The surge in demand has been partly driven by the country’s growing tourism industry, with foreign visitors contributing to higher sales of poultry-based products.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 72,085,622 | 121,453,202 |
| 2021 | 82,040,255 | 149,612,124 |
| 2022 | 85,032,168 | 212,809,730 |
| 2023 | 88,520,010 | 218,162,376 |
| 2024 | 90,537,128 | 220,917,121 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 33,676,264 | 49,761,741 |
| Netherlands | 13,693,434 | 41,316,072 |
| Italy | 10,647,453 | 28,724,635 |
| Poland | 9,610,452 | 28,099,972 |
| Cyprus | 4,513,910 | 16,709,843 |
| Belgium | 3,866,269 | 8,167,836 |
| Romania | 3,834,257 | 11,892,487 |
| France | 2,232,606 | 9,359,543 |
| Germany | 2,161,535 | 6,424,340 |
| Ukraine | 1,853,710 | 6,194,941 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 30,837,771 | 50,078,625 |
| Netherlands | 15,438,768 | 42,684,423 |
| Poland | 10,719,609 | 33,079,796 |
| Italy | 9,914,247 | 27,169,189 |
| Belgium | 5,575,465 | 12,980,169 |
| Romania | 3,455,829 | 9,551,381 |
| Cyprus | 3,323,382 | 11,831,597 |
| Germany | 2,778,799 | 7,898,532 |
| Denmark | 1,737,531 | 5,141,158 |
| France | 1,624,010 | 7,040,478 |
