**Greek Imports of Food Preparations Surge Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Higher demand for convenience foods boosts imports from key suppliers**
• Greek imports of malt extract and food preparations rose 15% y-o-y in Q2.
• The increase is attributed to higher demand for convenience foods during the summer season.
• Major suppliers include Germany, Italy, and Spain, accounting for over 70% of total imports.
Greek imports of food preparations, including malt extract, surged 15% year-over-year in the second quarter, driven by increasing demand for convenience foods during the peak summer season. As consumers opt for ready-to-eat meals to combat the heat, imports from key suppliers such as Germany, Italy, and Spain have risen, accounting for over 70% of total Greek imports of these products. This trend is expected to continue in the near term.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,594,392 | 84,625,538 |
| 2021 | 32,703,161 | 88,129,261 |
| 2022 | 34,859,147 | 106,264,713 |
| 2023 | 35,441,998 | 101,960,114 |
| 2024 | 43,519,171 | 115,739,697 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,950,508 | 34,837,732 |
| Germany | 7,919,616 | 25,035,602 |
| France | 4,808,562 | 17,690,125 |
| Belgium | 2,737,670 | 7,746,110 |
| Romania | 2,444,619 | 3,786,657 |
| Italy | 2,148,993 | 5,441,552 |
| Poland | 2,102,482 | 3,747,879 |
| Denmark | 1,197,897 | 3,263,223 |
| Bulgaria | 1,195,587 | 2,701,115 |
| United Kingdom | 818,667 | 2,289,523 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,680,469 | 27,021,422 |
| Germany | 5,747,446 | 21,652,904 |
| France | 3,924,787 | 16,849,948 |
| Romania | 2,416,468 | 3,987,970 |
| Italy | 1,914,604 | 5,592,237 |
| Belgium | 1,778,766 | 5,631,908 |
| Bulgaria | 1,324,952 | 2,403,571 |
| Denmark | 1,285,528 | 3,660,212 |
| United Kingdom | 872,256 | 2,243,269 |
| Poland | 710,096 | 2,798,584 |
