**Greek Vegetable Imports Surge Amid Summer Harvest**
**Carrot and Turnip Demand Drives July Import Growth**
• Greek imports of carrots, turnips, and salad beets rose 12% in July from the same month last year.
• The increase was driven by growing demand for fresh produce during the summer season.
• Average import prices fell 5.4% to €60 per tonne due to favorable weather conditions in major supplier countries.
Greece’s imports of carrots, turnips, and salad beets picked up pace in July as consumers sought out fresher vegetables amid a warm summer. The increase in demand, however, failed to boost prices significantly, with average import costs dipping 5.4% from the previous year due to favorable harvest conditions in key supplier countries, including those in Eastern Europe.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,060,829 | 2,552,170 |
| 2021 | 3,934,023 | 2,769,838 |
| 2022 | 3,856,473 | 3,212,378 |
| 2023 | 4,450,475 | 4,669,643 |
| 2024 | 3,147,657 | 3,507,366 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,279,116 | 1,690,267 |
| Italy | 558,341 | 662,286 |
| Egypt | 418,000 | 126,036 |
| Germany | 287,719 | 520,010 |
| Belgium | 201,176 | 185,160 |
| Spain | 127,910 | 151,251 |
| Poland | 52,200 | 19,244 |
| Turkey | 46,000 | 14,766 |
| Israel | 44,800 | 27,380 |
| France | 39,991 | 35,202 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,567,724 | 1,992,107 |
| Lithuania | 795,084 | 564,657 |
| Germany | 536,835 | 771,070 |
| Italy | 421,100 | 507,073 |
| Belgium | 259,761 | 209,960 |
| Egypt | 230,150 | 103,668 |
| Spain | 164,205 | 256,213 |
| Turkey | 115,723 | 41,367 |
| France | 106,842 | 95,080 |
| Poland | 71,520 | 27,723 |
