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**Greek Imports of Live Plants Surge Amid Spring Revival**
**Economic recovery boosts demand for ornamental greens in Greece**
* Greek imports of live plants, including orchids and succulents, rose 12% in March compared to the same period last year.
* The increase is largely attributed to improving economic conditions and a surge in consumer spending on home decor and gardening.
* Prices for imported live plants have remained stable, averaging €5.50 per unit, amidst steady demand.
Greece’s import of live plants has shown resilience in recent months, driven by the country’s gradual recovery from the pandemic-induced recession. As consumers increasingly focus on indoor living and home improvement, demand for ornamental greens and other live plants is expected to remain strong throughout 2024. Seasonal factors will likely contribute to fluctuations in imports during the summer months, when domestic plant production peaks.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,299,826 | 31,899,613 |
| 2021 | 23,021,226 | 41,995,486 |
| 2022 | 16,372,294 | 39,435,730 |
| 2023 | 12,899,349 | 39,840,607 |
| 2024 | 63,014,673 | 51,553,299 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 51,417,507 | 18,059,273 |
| Italy | 4,749,533 | 11,393,792 |
| Netherlands | 3,599,704 | 13,953,247 |
| Poland | 1,318,321 | 1,608,060 |
| Germany | 579,265 | 1,877,902 |
| Cyprus | 416,873 | 488,189 |
| Belgium | 371,167 | 728,411 |
| Austria | 116,048 | 187,335 |
| France | 110,237 | 617,355 |
| Hungary | 78,587 | 208,684 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,285,768 | 10,828,719 |
| Netherlands | 3,615,321 | 13,571,000 |
| Spain | 3,535,562 | 9,260,694 |
| Cyprus | 260,047 | 583,077 |
| Bulgaria | 243,937 | 506,934 |
| Germany | 223,336 | 1,073,062 |
| Belgium | 205,434 | 902,667 |
| Ireland | 148,022 | 234,802 |
| France | 134,834 | 610,105 |
| China | 48,555 | 44,878 |
