Greek Imports of Spice Seeds and Juniper Berries Increase Amid Seasonal Demand
**Greece Sees Surge in Import of Specialty Spices**
• Greek imports of spice seeds and juniper berries rose 8.5% to 2,400 metric tons in Q2 from the same period last year.
• The increase is attributed to seasonal demand for herbal teas and specialty spices in European markets.
• Prices of high-quality juniper berries remained stable at around $3 per kilogram.
Greek imports of spice seeds and juniper berries have shown a steady rise as consumers increasingly turn to herbal remedies and specialty foods. The surge in demand, particularly during the second quarter, has led Greek importers to increase their purchases from international suppliers. With prices remaining stable, the market is expected to continue its upward trend as European consumers seek out unique flavors and ingredients.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 543,781 | 1,272,000 |
| 2021 | 536,697 | 1,573,794 |
| 2022 | 660,315 | 1,908,754 |
| 2023 | 469,478 | 2,131,550 |
| 2024 | 786,139 | 2,927,016 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 220,000 | 643,673 |
| India | 180,506 | 769,040 |
| Turkey | 124,362 | 395,966 |
| Egypt | 50,359 | 122,559 |
| Italy | 37,463 | 247,823 |
| Bulgaria | 35,475 | 42,284 |
| Netherlands | 33,360 | 222,248 |
| Ukraine | 23,550 | 24,179 |
| Viet Nam | 19,971 | 127,564 |
| Germany | 19,468 | 147,750 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 113,500 | 414,347 |
| India | 83,550 | 421,404 |
| Bulgaria | 55,020 | 81,863 |
| Turkey | 54,135 | 197,002 |
| Italy | 48,691 | 282,322 |
| Netherlands | 41,132 | 236,429 |
| Germany | 27,998 | 226,570 |
| Viet Nam | 16,312 | 129,234 |
| Bangladesh | 9,803 | 12,938 |
| Spain | 8,292 | 35,469 |
