**Greek Imports of Wheat Gluten Rise Amid EU Drought Concerns**
**Wheat gluten shipments surge as European demand increases**
• Greek imports of wheat gluten (HS Code 1109) rose by 12.5% in June compared to the same month last year, according to customs data.
• The increase is attributed to rising demand for wheat gluten from European food manufacturers amid concerns over drought-affected wheat yields.
• Prices for wheat gluten remain stable at around $1,500 per ton, reflecting steady global supplies.
Greek imports of wheat gluten have been boosted by increased demand from EU food manufacturers seeking alternatives to drought-affected wheat. The country’s wheat gluten imports are expected to continue their upward trend in the coming months as European food producers seek to secure supplies.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,723,051 | 11,610,075 |
| 2021 | 10,082,555 | 12,790,395 |
| 2022 | 11,776,302 | 20,699,312 |
| 2023 | 8,541,032 | 16,706,092 |
| 2024 | 9,549,868 | 13,833,228 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,465,550 | 3,436,824 |
| Germany | 1,925,765 | 2,880,162 |
| Malta | 1,901,008 | 2,906,383 |
| Hungary | 1,222,500 | 1,647,031 |
| Netherlands | 943,445 | 1,437,972 |
| Austria | 499,000 | 721,078 |
| France | 409,000 | 519,624 |
| Sweden | 100,000 | 146,003 |
| Poland | 45,000 | 65,040 |
| Italy | 14,400 | 39,900 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | 2,416,324 | 5,397,369 |
| Germany | 1,234,454 | 2,265,290 |
| Netherlands | 1,191,429 | 2,464,783 |
| France | 869,450 | 1,497,334 |
| Belgium | 756,850 | 1,614,484 |
| Austria | 740,975 | 1,615,975 |
| Hungary | 468,100 | 647,368 |
| Bulgaria | 338,090 | 377,307 |
| Romania | 181,960 | 114,970 |
| Italy | 138,000 | 282,850 |
