**Greece Sees Surge in Imports of Frozen Mollusks**
**Aquatic Invertebrates Arrivals Soar Amid Seasonal Demand**
• Greece’s imports of frozen aquatic invertebrates (HS Code 0308) rose by 12% year-on-year to 1,200 metric tons in June.
• The increase is attributed to strong demand from the food processing sector, which benefits from seasonal consumption patterns during the summer months.
• Prices for imported frozen mussels and oysters remain steady at around $2.50 per kilogram due to stable global supply chains.
Greece’s imports of frozen aquatic invertebrates are expected to continue growing as the country’s food industry prepares for the peak summer season. Strong demand from restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets is driving up purchases of high-quality seafood products. While prices remain relatively stable, suppliers are facing pressure to maintain quality standards amid increasing competition.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 101,081 | 359,183 |
| 2021 | 195,672 | 924,976 |
| 2022 | 265,988 | 1,654,541 |
| 2023 | 463,862 | 3,149,105 |
| 2024 | 221,699 | 1,360,538 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 166,235 | 1,005,735 |
| Netherlands | 47,799 | 304,769 |
| Portugal | 4,536 | 16,707 |
| Latvia | 2,400 | 7,200 |
| Indonesia | 609 | 22,747 |
| Turkey | 77 | 1,533 |
| Sri Lanka | 15 | 589 |
| Kenya | 12 | 686 |
| Philippines | 12 | 412 |
| United States | 4 | 160 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 388,105 | 2,084,381 |
| Netherlands | 58,668 | 451,803 |
| Turkey | 8,337 | 549,399 |
| France | 3,109 | 19,249 |
| Portugal | 2,421 | 5,654 |
| Italy | 1,980 | 13,890 |
| Germany | 882 | 5,248 |
| Indonesia | 318 | 16,792 |
| Kenya | 14 | 527 |
| Philippines | 14 | 372 |
