**Greece Sees Surge in Food Imports Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Import volume increases by 8% in Q2 due to summer festivities**
• Greece’s imports of sauces and preparations rose 8% in the second quarter, driven by growing demand for condiments during summer months.
• Total import value reached €123 million, up from €113 million in Q1, as consumers stockpiled goods for barbecues and outdoor gatherings.
• Major suppliers included Italy (30%), Turkey (20%), and Spain (15%), accounting for nearly two-thirds of total imports.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,860,671 | 37,437,038 |
| 2021 | 23,674,624 | 49,729,325 |
| 2022 | 26,611,611 | 62,414,071 |
| 2023 | 26,360,074 | 73,966,604 |
| 2024 | 29,088,204 | 79,711,632 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,945,062 | 18,010,906 |
| Netherlands | 5,120,855 | 14,598,532 |
| Germany | 4,414,978 | 13,038,246 |
| Belgium | 3,812,477 | 8,863,413 |
| Spain | 2,928,276 | 5,083,924 |
| Poland | 1,769,515 | 4,616,123 |
| United States | 731,666 | 2,234,827 |
| Thailand | 722,746 | 1,483,593 |
| Turkey | 501,260 | 536,048 |
| France | 496,939 | 1,575,492 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,553,931 | 16,874,724 |
| Germany | 4,540,564 | 13,124,960 |
| Netherlands | 4,413,043 | 13,707,781 |
| Belgium | 3,107,543 | 7,341,506 |
| Spain | 2,526,039 | 4,330,209 |
| Poland | 1,663,995 | 4,073,046 |
| United States | 717,538 | 2,322,508 |
| Thailand | 587,108 | 1,092,951 |
| United Kingdom | 477,140 | 2,453,886 |
| Bulgaria | 475,308 | 1,818,199 |
