**Greek Import Demand for Cardamoms Surges Amid Seasonal Boost**
**European Spice Market Gains Momentum in Mid-Year**
• Greece’s imports of cardamom pods rose 15% year-over-year in June, driven by increased demand from local bakeries and restaurants.
• Average import prices for cardamom pods edged up 2.5% month-over-month to €2.85 per kilogram, supported by robust global supply chain activity.
• Cardamom imports are typically seasonal, peaking during the summer months as Greece’s food service industry experiences a resurgence in demand.
Greek demand for cardamom pods has picked up pace this year, reflecting an uptick in local food consumption. The nation’s import market for spices is expected to remain active through the peak tourist season, with prices likely influenced by global supply dynamics and seasonal fluctuations.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64,291 | 806,331 |
| 2021 | 87,247 | 1,034,434 |
| 2022 | 93,057 | 1,103,771 |
| 2023 | 85,342 | 900,763 |
| 2024 | 104,842 | 966,850 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 56,983 | 427,505 |
| Netherlands | 12,018 | 194,861 |
| Sri Lanka | 11,200 | 92,995 |
| Spain | 7,774 | 58,568 |
| Indonesia | 6,000 | 47,031 |
| Germany | 4,748 | 86,570 |
| Guatemala | 3,000 | 32,064 |
| Cyprus | 1,200 | 7,603 |
| Bulgaria | 975 | 6,522 |
| Turkey | 600 | 5,188 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 30,530 | 361,090 |
| Sri Lanka | 19,160 | 181,124 |
| Netherlands | 10,779 | 105,522 |
| Guatemala | 10,000 | 79,793 |
| Germany | 5,934 | 103,121 |
| Spain | 4,700 | 30,270 |
| India | 2,225 | 26,906 |
| Bulgaria | 1,994 | 12,714 |
| Poland | 20 | 223 |
