**Greek Sugar Imports Rise Amid European Supply Chain Disruptions**
**Sugar shipments surge as EU production falls short of demand**
• Greek imports of cane and beet sugar increased by 15.4% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year.
• The rise is attributed to supply chain disruptions in key European producers, including France and Germany.
• Prices for solid sucrose have remained relatively stable at around $450 per tonne despite the increase in imports.
Greek sugar imports are gaining momentum as European production struggles to meet rising demand. A combination of adverse weather conditions and logistical issues has led to a shortage in supply from major EU producers. As a result, Greece is turning to alternative sources to meet its sugar needs, driving up imports. The sector is expected to remain volatile until European production recovers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 336,522,895 | 135,901,128 |
| 2021 | 313,836,766 | 138,165,655 |
| 2022 | 372,829,742 | 240,644,352 |
| 2023 | 287,291,503 | 240,939,896 |
| 2024 | 287,762,021 | 186,448,454 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 104,741,460 | 73,248,625 |
| France | 66,006,828 | 33,732,997 |
| Belgium | 32,111,476 | 22,646,520 |
| Bulgaria | 26,696,286 | 16,445,653 |
| Netherlands | 19,781,785 | 12,781,470 |
| XS | 7,819,000 | 5,703,881 |
| Ukraine | 7,496,350 | 4,669,102 |
| Denmark | 7,132,650 | 5,184,880 |
| Hungary | 2,258,027 | 1,559,593 |
| Mauritius | 2,052,003 | 1,810,179 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 58,871,516 | 53,918,780 |
| Germany | 47,448,307 | 41,496,574 |
| Belgium | 35,897,781 | 36,485,084 |
| Denmark | 23,037,830 | 12,446,498 |
| Poland | 20,025,300 | 13,691,922 |
| France | 19,435,415 | 12,506,436 |
| Ukraine | 14,903,064 | 13,402,126 |
| Netherlands | 13,824,761 | 12,804,859 |
| Guatemala | 5,975,000 | 4,781,159 |
| XS | 5,867,000 | 5,069,135 |
