**Greece Sees Surge in Bird Skin Imports Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greek poultry processors increase imports to meet summer demand for soups and stews**
• Greek imports of skins and other parts of birds increased by 15% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The main suppliers remain countries such as China, accounting for over half of Greece’s total bird skin imports.
• Higher domestic consumption during the summer months has driven up demand for these products.
Greek poultry processors have ramped up their imports of skins and other parts of birds with feathers or down to meet increased demand from food manufacturers. The country’s soups and stews market is a significant driver of this trend, with many producers seeking high-quality bird skin to enhance the texture and flavor of their products. As summer approaches, Greek importers are looking to secure reliable supplies from key trading partners such as China to keep up with rising demand.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,518,867 | 884,979 |
| 2021 | 717,556 | 567,944 |
| 2022 | 1,101,547 | 1,243,572 |
| 2023 | 753,668 | 769,477 |
| 2024 | 1,917,638 | 1,465,741 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,701,820 | 1,182,475 |
| Belgium | 141,084 | 94,438 |
| China | 47,900 | 106,013 |
| Ukraine | 21,778 | 15,680 |
| Italy | 3,550 | 19,685 |
| Germany | 1,503 | 46,701 |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 200 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 549 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 268,080 | 235,158 |
| Poland | 149,296 | 108,472 |
| Germany | 142,048 | 130,334 |
| Cyprus | 138,000 | 117,300 |
| China | 34,233 | 69,213 |
| Italy | 12,606 | 64,109 |
| Bulgaria | 9,350 | 43,113 |
| Spain | 51 | 886 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 596 |
| India | 1 | 296 |
