**Greek Meat Imports Surge Amid EU Drought Concerns**
**Greek Demand for Frozen Meat Offal Exceeds Local Production Capacity**
* Greek imports of frozen lamb offal rose 15% in June compared to the same month last year.
* The increase is attributed to a dry spell affecting domestic livestock, leading to reduced meat supply.
* Prices for imported frozen lamb offal averaged €4.2 per kilogram in June, up from €3.9 per kilogram in May.
Greece’s meat imports have been on the rise as the country grapples with severe drought conditions that have impacted local livestock production. As a result, demand for frozen meat products like lamb offal has exceeded domestic supply capacity. This trend is expected to continue through the summer months, driving up import volumes and prices.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 157,701 | 624,566 |
| 2021 | 234,791 | 1,103,074 |
| 2022 | 255,003 | 1,438,385 |
| 2023 | 222,438 | 1,256,298 |
| 2024 | 262,309 | 1,258,088 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 86,415 | 410,344 |
| Italy | 75,435 | 190,945 |
| Spain | 68,199 | 323,828 |
| Netherlands | 16,243 | 178,789 |
| Germany | 8,495 | 109,635 |
| Belgium | 2,837 | 25,709 |
| Hungary | 1,814 | 4,808 |
| Poland | 1,440 | 5,832 |
| Denmark | 1,431 | 8,198 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 111,207 | 531,568 |
| Spain | 39,352 | 204,192 |
| Italy | 28,960 | 177,719 |
| Netherlands | 12,281 | 144,092 |
| Poland | 10,368 | 60,994 |
| Germany | 8,676 | 84,087 |
| Cyprus | 4,278 | 16,133 |
| Hungary | 3,456 | 10,886 |
| Denmark | 2,290 | 12,680 |
| Belgium | 1,560 | 13,862 |
