**Greek Honey Imports Rise Amid Global Supply Chain Concerns**
**Increased Demand for High-Quality Natural Honey Drives Greek Imports**
• Greek natural honey imports surged by 15% in Q2 compared to the same period last year.
• The majority of imported honey came from countries such as Turkey and Bulgaria, taking advantage of favorable exchange rates and logistics costs.
• Rising global demand for high-quality natural honey, driven by health-conscious consumers, has fueled Greece’s increased imports.
Greece’s natural honey imports have experienced a significant uptick in recent quarters, with Q2 seeing a 15% rise compared to the same period last year. Analysts attribute this increase to growing demand for high-quality natural honey, driven by health-conscious consumers seeking premium products. Meanwhile, favorable exchange rates and logistics costs have made countries such as Turkey and Bulgaria attractive sources of supply. As global food trends continue to shift towards healthier options, Greece’s imports are likely to remain strong in the coming months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,595,942 | 13,981,385 |
| 2021 | 7,821,931 | 14,818,245 |
| 2022 | 9,713,574 | 20,987,035 |
| 2023 | 8,612,309 | 17,153,292 |
| 2024 | 9,961,719 | 16,944,268 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,383,254 | 5,862,892 |
| China | 2,637,444 | 2,987,822 |
| Ukraine | 2,211,545 | 3,773,116 |
| Poland | 887,730 | 1,818,344 |
| Spain | 367,781 | 1,234,354 |
| Germany | 307,095 | 497,492 |
| Romania | 46,573 | 111,987 |
| United States | 35,780 | 118,538 |
| Canada | 27,877 | 92,843 |
| Portugal | 20,151 | 44,332 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,832,905 | 5,318,923 |
| Ukraine | 2,583,378 | 5,110,242 |
| Poland | 1,416,727 | 3,041,457 |
| China | 872,904 | 1,122,699 |
| Spain | 364,321 | 1,023,220 |
| Germany | 244,715 | 508,418 |
| Romania | 103,150 | 271,674 |
| Israel | 75,194 | 246,384 |
| Italy | 28,146 | 133,562 |
| Argentina | 21,291 | 43,342 |
