**Greece Sees Surge in Barley Imports Amid Supply Shortages**
**Barley imports rise as domestic production lags behind demand**
* Greece’s barley imports jumped 15% year-over-year to 150,000 metric tons in May.
* The increase is attributed to a combination of drought and pests affecting local crops.
* Average import prices rose 5% from April to $230 per metric ton.
Greece’s barley market continues to feel the effects of supply chain disruptions. Domestic production has struggled to keep pace with rising demand, prompting an uptick in imports. May’s numbers mark a significant increase over last year’s levels, as Greek farmers grapple with challenging weather conditions and pest infestations that have reduced yields. With European grain prices remaining relatively stable, Greece is likely to continue relying on international markets to meet its barley needs.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48,941,412 | 8,632,181 |
| 2021 | 147,757,882 | 34,801,300 |
| 2022 | 113,746,809 | 37,139,069 |
| 2023 | 75,691,035 | 17,332,174 |
| 2024 | 128,139,170 | 24,988,274 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 59,459,818 | 11,392,087 |
| Moldova, Republic of | 26,095,087 | 5,176,499 |
| Ukraine | 14,728,023 | 2,893,381 |
| Romania | 14,090,799 | 2,891,283 |
| Macedonia | 13,370,670 | 2,442,998 |
| XS | 182,080 | 43,150 |
| Belgium | 100,057 | 20,413 |
| France | 82,586 | 90,267 |
| Italy | 12,700 | 9,579 |
| Hungary | 7,005 | 10,401 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 37,405,324 | 7,965,800 |
| Bulgaria | 30,381,078 | 7,655,696 |
| Macedonia | 7,071,030 | 1,414,451 |
| XS | 408,080 | 87,250 |
| Romania | 187,320 | 55,262 |
| Germany | 111,935 | 35,301 |
| France | 84,101 | 91,084 |
| Belgium | 25,580 | 7,976 |
| Italy | 14,741 | 15,646 |
| Switzerland | 1,760 | 2,500 |
