**Greek Imports of Oats Surge Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions**
**Greek farmers turn to alternative grains as domestic oat harvests falter**
• Greek imports of oats rose by 15% year-on-year in June, according to data from the country’s statistical agency.
• Total imports stood at 120,000 tonnes, with Greece sourcing the majority from major exporters Poland and Romania.
• Global oat prices have increased due to supply chain disruptions caused by extreme weather conditions in key producing nations.
Greek farmers are struggling to meet domestic demand for oats as their harvests continue to decline. In response, the country has turned to imports to supplement its supplies, driving up June arrivals. Prices for oats on the global market remain elevated due to a combination of factors including droughts and floods affecting major producers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,527,616 | 1,864,310 |
| 2021 | 14,337,863 | 3,711,281 |
| 2022 | 9,818,940 | 3,874,143 |
| 2023 | 6,751,613 | 1,953,224 |
| 2024 | 4,625,334 | 918,293 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4,567,505 | 860,329 |
| Poland | 24,827 | 24,265 |
| Italy | 17,300 | 15,733 |
| Spain | 11,250 | 11,015 |
| Germany | 2,952 | 2,468 |
| Hungary | 1,500 | 4,483 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4,860,410 | 1,070,805 |
| Italy | 1,725,715 | 671,172 |
| Poland | 61,400 | 79,395 |
| Romania | 46,704 | 13,337 |
| Hungary | 37,930 | 102,376 |
| Spain | 10,000 | 7,243 |
| Belgium | 5,250 | 3,401 |
| Germany | 2,700 | 2,336 |
| Netherlands | 1,504 | 3,159 |
