Greece Sees Slight Increase in Spice Imports Amid Seasonal Demand
Greek spice imports on the rise due to festive season demand and production disruptions globally.
• Greek importers brought in 1.5% more saffron this month compared to last year, mainly from India.
• Turmeric imports from Vietnam increased by 0.8%, driven by strong demand from local food manufacturers.
• Imports of thyme and bay leaves from Turkey rose by 2.4%, as Greek consumers increasingly opt for locally-sourced ingredients.
The rise in spice imports comes as Greece’s festive season approaches, with many households increasing their consumption of traditional holiday dishes. Meanwhile, global production disruptions have led to higher prices for key spices like turmeric, which has driven up demand from local food manufacturers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,685,415 | 6,182,344 |
| 2021 | 2,408,351 | 6,381,504 |
| 2022 | 2,473,175 | 6,229,084 |
| 2023 | 2,207,109 | 7,746,736 |
| 2024 | 2,804,966 | 8,453,625 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 790,205 | 1,509,348 |
| Netherlands | 589,272 | 1,523,360 |
| Germany | 252,912 | 1,032,507 |
| India | 208,623 | 465,960 |
| Turkey | 176,289 | 1,115,735 |
| Egypt | 110,158 | 171,945 |
| Pakistan | 84,953 | 241,653 |
| Romania | 61,379 | 36,363 |
| Albania | 58,886 | 161,968 |
| Spain | 52,586 | 181,557 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 552,183 | 1,579,376 |
| China | 499,149 | 1,366,942 |
| India | 251,593 | 385,338 |
| Turkey | 179,535 | 1,095,331 |
| Germany | 154,890 | 1,006,880 |
| Pakistan | 86,050 | 189,581 |
| Bulgaria | 48,165 | 160,062 |
| Italy | 45,940 | 191,936 |
| Romania | 42,539 | 51,912 |
| Spain | 42,441 | 141,555 |
