**Greek Imports of Lentils Surge Amid Global Supply Constraints**
**Dried Legume Demand Drives Greek Import Growth in Q2**
• Greek imports of dried legumes rose 12% year-on-year to 10,000 tons in Q2.
• The increase is attributed to rising demand from food manufacturers and wholesalers.
• Prices for lentils have stabilized at €400 per ton, following a decline in global prices.
Greek lenders are closely monitoring the impact of increased imports on domestic legume production. Despite higher import volumes, Greek farmers continue to face challenges due to drought conditions affecting legume yields. As global supply chains remain constrained, Greece’s reliance on international markets is likely to persist, with lentil imports expected to remain elevated in the coming quarters.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,342,892 | 35,276,275 |
| 2021 | 33,249,002 | 30,115,358 |
| 2022 | 38,946,101 | 49,974,604 |
| 2023 | 32,763,660 | 40,899,436 |
| 2024 | 33,042,667 | 45,495,947 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 13,339,471 | 15,263,319 |
| United States | 4,469,203 | 5,179,859 |
| Mexico | 4,080,840 | 6,206,015 |
| China | 2,753,450 | 7,409,896 |
| Myanmar | 1,048,775 | 1,276,970 |
| Egypt | 1,004,238 | 1,221,641 |
| Turkey | 957,956 | 930,826 |
| Bulgaria | 778,246 | 995,626 |
| Argentina | 707,450 | 948,429 |
| Italy | 431,615 | 1,012,056 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 13,180,044 | 14,248,646 |
| United States | 5,088,350 | 5,344,698 |
| Mexico | 3,023,750 | 4,737,438 |
| China | 3,023,719 | 6,273,593 |
| Egypt | 1,592,264 | 1,785,614 |
| Turkey | 1,391,296 | 1,260,043 |
| Argentina | 1,002,990 | 1,257,945 |
| Bulgaria | 634,395 | 612,191 |
| Madagascar | 365,000 | 474,476 |
| Myanmar | 344,701 | 327,293 |
