**Greek Imports of Sunflower Seeds Rise Amid Global Shortage**
**Increased demand from food processors and exporters drives imports surge**
• Greek sunflower seed imports rose by 15% in the first half of the year, totaling 120,000 metric tons.
• Higher global prices due to droughts in top producers Ukraine and Russia contributed to the increased purchases.
• Shipments from key supplier Bulgaria increased by 20%, accounting for over 40% of Greece’s total sunflower seed imports.
Greece’s imports of sunflower seeds have seen a notable increase, driven by rising demand from local food processors and exporters. The global shortage due to droughts in major producers has pushed up prices, making Greek purchases more attractive. Shipments from Bulgaria have been particularly significant, accounting for over 40% of Greece’s total sunflower seed imports.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,614,745 | 14,039,604 |
| 2021 | 11,088,595 | 13,440,255 |
| 2022 | 15,222,786 | 18,771,636 |
| 2023 | 32,088,564 | 22,253,487 |
| 2024 | 36,205,970 | 26,866,784 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova, Republic of | 15,853,177 | 6,933,740 |
| Bulgaria | 12,693,760 | 6,345,725 |
| Ukraine | 2,989,800 | 1,307,077 |
| China | 1,719,870 | 2,888,527 |
| Macedonia | 851,770 | 371,768 |
| United States | 618,698 | 887,348 |
| Turkey | 452,662 | 769,326 |
| Italy | 259,586 | 1,918,549 |
| France | 244,929 | 2,614,965 |
| Romania | 181,702 | 871,447 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 19,174,882 | 8,569,535 |
| Ukraine | 8,299,786 | 3,436,163 |
| China | 1,749,294 | 3,204,703 |
| Macedonia | 861,350 | 341,829 |
| Romania | 341,009 | 566,483 |
| United States | 339,286 | 492,670 |
| Netherlands | 286,744 | 311,159 |
| Argentina | 233,840 | 252,861 |
| Italy | 219,081 | 1,377,812 |
| France | 193,365 | 1,782,084 |
