**Greek Meat Imports Rise Amid Supply Chain Disruptions**
**Sausage Demand Fuels Greek Import Surge as Local Production Struggles**
• Greek imports of sausages and similar products increased 12.5% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The surge is attributed to supply chain disruptions affecting local meat producers, leading to higher demand for imported alternatives.
• Average prices of imported sausages rose 8.3% year-over-year due to increased transportation costs.
Greek meat imports continued their upward trend in June, with a 12.5% increase compared to the same month last year. Supply chain disruptions affecting local production have driven up demand for imported sausages and similar products, prompting consumers to opt for more expensive alternatives. As a result, average prices of imported sausages rose 8.3% year-over-year due to increased transportation costs.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,051,070 | 24,851,347 |
| 2021 | 6,352,541 | 24,141,975 |
| 2022 | 6,534,518 | 25,540,481 |
| 2023 | 5,289,902 | 25,652,302 |
| 2024 | 4,855,231 | 25,080,984 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,008,226 | 10,468,585 |
| Germany | 1,526,545 | 8,349,861 |
| Spain | 479,832 | 2,129,005 |
| Czech Republic | 209,538 | 1,271,485 |
| United Kingdom | 138,611 | 371,870 |
| Netherlands | 119,854 | 151,307 |
| Poland | 111,358 | 838,963 |
| Denmark | 84,813 | 416,350 |
| Bulgaria | 48,684 | 179,688 |
| Romania | 38,613 | 242,124 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,947,791 | 10,255,294 |
| Germany | 1,612,515 | 9,126,706 |
| Spain | 640,982 | 2,358,171 |
| Poland | 382,664 | 738,764 |
| Czech Republic | 194,342 | 1,125,773 |
| United Kingdom | 149,323 | 449,996 |
| Netherlands | 90,248 | 198,396 |
| Denmark | 86,770 | 431,225 |
| Bulgaria | 74,767 | 199,258 |
| Romania | 31,852 | 157,580 |
