**Greek Apple Imports Surge Amid EU Supply Disruptions**
**Fresh Produce Market Sees Volatility Due to Weather Conditions**
• Greek apple imports rose 15% in May from the same period last year.
• The increase is attributed to supply chain disruptions in European countries, particularly Italy and France.
• Average prices for fresh apples imported from Greece increased by 8% over the past quarter.
The recent uptick in Greek apple imports can be linked to a combination of factors, including unseasonable weather conditions across Europe that affected production levels. As a result, buyers have turned to alternative suppliers such as Greece to meet demand. This shift is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with prices likely remaining elevated due to the increased competition for available supply.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,709,260 | 15,674,009 |
| 2021 | 34,571,993 | 14,444,443 |
| 2022 | 16,281,561 | 10,562,441 |
| 2023 | 20,613,533 | 12,886,658 |
| 2024 | 27,108,879 | 17,014,133 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 12,448,155 | 2,713,296 |
| Italy | 4,185,247 | 3,898,123 |
| Poland | 2,955,283 | 2,174,303 |
| XS | 1,841,278 | 1,469,026 |
| Argentina | 1,513,103 | 1,616,590 |
| Netherlands | 1,180,580 | 1,816,096 |
| South Africa | 886,243 | 1,127,392 |
| Ukraine | 710,203 | 399,666 |
| Germany | 289,115 | 359,439 |
| Bulgaria | 218,384 | 353,661 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 8,044,129 | 1,673,716 |
| Italy | 3,116,961 | 3,018,825 |
| Poland | 2,986,328 | 2,125,928 |
| XS | 1,938,898 | 1,293,206 |
| Netherlands | 673,596 | 1,114,604 |
| Germany | 664,150 | 761,204 |
| Ukraine | 635,096 | 358,347 |
| Argentina | 537,769 | 598,431 |
| Albania | 503,900 | 52,765 |
| Turkey | 433,795 | 395,695 |
