Greece Cocoa Imports Rise Amid Global Supply Tightness
Greek Chocolate Makers Boost Raw Material Stockpiles Ahead of Easter Season
• Greek imports of cocoa beans surged 12% in June year-over-year to 3,500 metric tons.
• The increase comes as global supply remains tight due to droughts in top producer Ivory Coast and Ghana.
• Average import prices rose by 8.5% from May to $2,350 per ton.
Greek chocolate makers are stocking up on raw materials ahead of the Easter season, driving a 12% rise in cocoa bean imports last month. The global supply of high-quality beans remains tight due to droughts in top producers Ivory Coast and Ghana. As a result, import prices have increased by 8.5% from May to $2,350 per ton, which is expected to impact the final product’s pricing in the Greek market.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,558,380 | 8,622,647 |
| 2021 | 3,856,286 | 9,074,127 |
| 2022 | 2,955,826 | 7,040,868 |
| 2023 | 4,167,939 | 12,766,332 |
| 2024 | 4,411,998 | 31,626,038 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,225,409 | 22,426,763 |
| Belgium | 768,713 | 5,630,585 |
| Germany | 416,625 | 3,559,867 |
| Spain | 641 | 2,637 |
| France | 517 | 4,648 |
| Slovenia | 46 | 609 |
| Italy | 45 | 879 |
| Côte d Ivoire | 2 | 50 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,832,387 | 8,664,773 |
| Germany | 713,931 | 2,222,096 |
| Belgium | 273,417 | 772,741 |
| Italy | 258,727 | 929,760 |
| Liberia | 88,320 | 171,333 |
| Peru | 1,000 | 3,647 |
| Slovenia | 157 | 1,982 |
