Greece Sees Surge in Fish Fillet Imports Amid Summer Demand
**Summer Heat Drives Up Demand for Fresh Seafood**
• The Hellenic Republic imported 10,000 metric tons of fish fillets valued at €30 million in June.
• This represents a 15% increase from the same period last year, driven by rising summer demand.
• Major suppliers include Norway and Turkey, with exports to Greece reaching a record high.
Greece’s fish fillet imports have surged in June as the country prepares for its peak summer tourist season. Higher temperatures are driving up demand for fresh seafood, particularly fish fillets, as consumers opt for lighter, cooler meals. This trend is expected to continue throughout the summer months, with suppliers such as Norway and Turkey likely to benefit from increased exports to Greece.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,640,983 | 49,301,771 |
| 2021 | 14,055,871 | 62,082,474 |
| 2022 | 16,615,055 | 94,673,376 |
| 2023 | 15,585,861 | 86,402,134 |
| 2024 | 16,192,153 | 90,178,283 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4,167,190 | 11,158,824 |
| Turkey | 4,101,980 | 40,070,425 |
| Viet Nam | 2,025,446 | 3,915,002 |
| Spain | 993,085 | 5,256,610 |
| Argentina | 898,599 | 3,362,342 |
| Netherlands | 763,938 | 4,801,456 |
| Tanzania, United Rep | 584,826 | 3,653,313 |
| Denmark | 492,590 | 4,843,287 |
| Uganda | 472,257 | 3,068,413 |
| Croatia | 184,795 | 402,185 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,463,079 | 39,954,127 |
| China | 3,660,949 | 11,548,740 |
| Viet Nam | 2,053,487 | 3,755,902 |
| Spain | 930,703 | 5,519,933 |
| Denmark | 678,800 | 5,502,318 |
| Netherlands | 586,189 | 3,584,359 |
| Uganda | 571,212 | 2,811,278 |
| Tanzania, United Rep | 443,682 | 2,101,863 |
| Cyprus | 414,845 | 1,916,150 |
| Argentina | 381,310 | 1,266,159 |
