**Greek Buckwheat Imports Rise Amid European Shortages**
**Buckwheat Supplies Tighten in Europe Ahead of Harvest Season**
* Greece imported 1,500 metric tons of buckwheat from Ukraine and Russia in June.
* The imports were valued at $375,000, up 12% from the same period last year.
* Buckwheat prices in Greece have risen by 5% this quarter due to supply chain disruptions.
Greece’s buckwheat imports have increased as European supplies dwindle ahead of the upcoming harvest season. Tightening global demand and a strong euro have led to higher buckwheat prices, benefiting Greek importers who are stocking up on the grain before local production resumes.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,447,115 | 8,526,012 |
| 2021 | 28,667,790 | 10,032,063 |
| 2022 | 25,765,561 | 12,389,409 |
| 2023 | 31,362,509 | 12,093,734 |
| 2024 | 30,946,038 | 11,000,267 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 26,034,338 | 5,954,825 |
| Ukraine | 1,575,489 | 516,129 |
| Canada | 1,013,847 | 889,677 |
| Poland | 389,047 | 392,500 |
| Lithuania | 377,416 | 833,048 |
| Spain | 367,336 | 189,537 |
| Peru | 273,601 | 580,348 |
| Romania | 205,650 | 49,887 |
| Bolivia | 146,000 | 428,132 |
| Netherlands | 130,171 | 383,401 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 27,115,340 | 7,491,092 |
| Ukraine | 1,401,560 | 582,056 |
| Canada | 832,045 | 693,848 |
| Lithuania | 348,332 | 918,869 |
| Romania | 298,935 | 103,489 |
| Poland | 262,941 | 276,424 |
| Peru | 246,725 | 476,613 |
| Germany | 112,889 | 296,164 |
| Turkey | 96,007 | 38,500 |
| Belgium | 90,833 | 81,139 |
