**Greece Sees Surge in Unprocessed Straw Imports Amid Drought**
**Increased demand for agricultural feed drives imports from European suppliers**
• The value of unprocessed cereal straw imports into Greece rose 15% year-over-year in June, driven by a severe drought affecting local hay production.
• Greek importers brought in over 35,000 tons of HS Code 1213 material during the month, primarily sourced from Bulgaria and Romania.
• Prices for the commodity have increased by 10% since May due to reduced availability in Greece and heightened demand from the livestock sector.
A severe drought affecting southern Europe has driven up demand for imported unprocessed cereal straw as Greek farmers struggle to maintain adequate feed supplies. The dry spell is expected to continue through summer, supporting imports of this essential agricultural commodity.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,208,383 | 391,913 |
| 2021 | 1,563,282 | 334,649 |
| 2022 | 2,809,945 | 458,409 |
| 2023 | 2,625,939 | 510,276 |
| 2024 | 3,341,272 | 543,653 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,363,880 | 380,047 |
| Macedonia | 575,320 | 56,790 |
| XS | 318,004 | 63,011 |
| Belgium | 67,200 | 35,780 |
| Albania | 10,475 | 614 |
| Germany | 5,467 | 4,896 |
| Hungary | 802 | 822 |
| Slovenia | 52 | 1,540 |
| Poland | 34 | 53 |
| Czech Republic | 29 | 37 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1,939,260 | 353,115 |
| Romania | 625,080 | 125,393 |
| Belgium | 36,340 | 23,682 |
| XS | 24,500 | 5,198 |
| Germany | 459 | 800 |
| Hungary | 173 | 240 |
| Slovenia | 60 | 1,693 |
| Poland | 48 | 53 |
| Netherlands | 8 | 13 |
| France | 6 | 69 |
