**Greece Sees Surge in Vegetable Imports Ahead of Summer**
**Country’s dried vegetable imports rise as domestic supply dwindles**
• Greek importers brought in 10% more dried vegetables from abroad in Q2, surpassing the same period last year.
• The increase was mainly driven by higher demand for sliced and broken products due to a bumper summer season ahead.
• Import prices for these goods rose by 3.5% in June compared to May, mainly due to increased global competition.
The rise in Greek imports of dried vegetables comes as domestic supply dwindles ahead of the peak summer season. A dry spring has reduced yields from local farmers, prompting importers to look abroad to meet growing demand for products such as sliced and broken carrots and onions. Market analysts expect this trend to continue throughout the summer months, with prices likely to remain firm due to ongoing competition from global suppliers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,443,278 | 8,465,285 |
| 2021 | 3,546,576 | 7,942,876 |
| 2022 | 4,132,333 | 9,612,263 |
| 2023 | 4,185,384 | 10,063,739 |
| 2024 | 4,944,331 | 10,428,759 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 920,289 | 1,660,968 |
| India | 789,862 | 1,640,951 |
| China | 571,671 | 1,567,078 |
| Poland | 497,852 | 596,578 |
| Spain | 490,307 | 533,183 |
| Austria | 279,475 | 244,514 |
| Italy | 253,892 | 691,673 |
| Germany | 219,363 | 1,092,034 |
| Portugal | 216,569 | 145,338 |
| Netherlands | 206,031 | 465,190 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| India | 608,130 | 1,119,580 |
| Turkey | 571,974 | 2,208,403 |
| Spain | 523,493 | 714,597 |
| Bulgaria | 480,603 | 745,950 |
| Poland | 446,930 | 648,100 |
| China | 438,591 | 1,122,723 |
| Belgium | 168,632 | 255,325 |
| Romania | 146,565 | 140,720 |
| Germany | 139,437 | 698,929 |
| Netherlands | 133,807 | 437,300 |
