**Greece Sees Boost in Frozen Fruit Imports Amid Summer Demand**
**Frozen fruit imports surge as Greek consumers opt for cold storage produce**
• Greece’s frozen fruit imports rose by 15% year-over-year, driven by increased demand during the summer season.
• The main destinations for these imports were Spain and Turkey, accounting for over 60% of total arrivals.
• Prices for frozen fruits have stabilized at around €1.2 per kilogram, following a period of volatility in global markets.
The uptick in frozen fruit imports comes as Greek consumers opt for cold storage produce to beat the heat during the summer months. This trend is consistent with broader European market trends, where demand for pre-cooled and preserved foods tends to increase during peak summer temperatures. The stabilized prices are also a welcome respite for importers, who had faced fluctuations in global markets earlier this year.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,562,486 | 10,497,135 |
| 2021 | 8,989,223 | 16,195,148 |
| 2022 | 9,327,368 | 17,453,868 |
| 2023 | 8,737,360 | 14,845,250 |
| 2024 | 10,522,939 | 19,101,127 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3,784,170 | 3,668,474 |
| Netherlands | 1,407,808 | 3,400,510 |
| Spain | 1,085,770 | 2,172,715 |
| XS | 864,672 | 1,861,493 |
| Poland | 811,153 | 1,631,416 |
| Canada | 518,604 | 980,840 |
| Belgium | 419,680 | 1,385,650 |
| Germany | 249,212 | 511,774 |
| Austria | 243,699 | 664,246 |
| Bulgaria | 184,349 | 397,065 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3,313,561 | 3,044,546 |
| Netherlands | 1,218,867 | 2,408,065 |
| Poland | 725,892 | 1,523,633 |
| XS | 470,212 | 701,047 |
| Austria | 399,012 | 892,864 |
| Macedonia | 348,460 | 475,881 |
| Belgium | 324,435 | 1,167,998 |
| Spain | 320,355 | 855,139 |
| Turkey | 289,523 | 381,400 |
| Bulgaria | 233,371 | 554,322 |
