**Greece Sees Increase in Bird’s Egg Imports Amid EU Demand**
**Surge in demand from EU food industry drives up imports**
* Greece imported 3,500 metric tons of birds’ eggs not in shell in June, a 12% rise from May.
* The increase is attributed to higher production costs and supply chain disruptions affecting domestic producers.
* Prices for fresh egg yolks rose by 8.4% over the same period, driven by EU food industry demand.
Greece’s imports of birds’ eggs not in shell have risen this year as domestic producers face challenges from rising feed costs and logistical issues. The uptick is largely driven by increased demand from the European Union’s food processing sector, which relies heavily on these products for production. Industry insiders expect this trend to continue through the summer months due to peak season demand.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,735,144 | 3,013,494 |
| 2021 | 1,319,866 | 3,521,456 |
| 2022 | 1,698,259 | 7,643,407 |
| 2023 | 2,080,015 | 9,200,914 |
| 2024 | 3,806,566 | 11,159,431 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,887,055 | 3,329,206 |
| Bulgaria | 746,465 | 1,897,725 |
| Poland | 243,200 | 670,266 |
| Latvia | 242,785 | 1,193,282 |
| Lithuania | 144,650 | 1,270,164 |
| France | 131,469 | 1,024,058 |
| Czech Republic | 107,885 | 526,264 |
| Netherlands | 69,294 | 186,066 |
| Germany | 68,300 | 335,314 |
| Finland | 45,150 | 29,305 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 875,586 | 2,651,392 |
| Bulgaria | 372,087 | 1,234,720 |
| Albania | 177,000 | 409,548 |
| Latvia | 134,000 | 1,034,038 |
| Poland | 126,180 | 998,137 |
| Netherlands | 119,478 | 399,871 |
| Lithuania | 118,425 | 1,238,960 |
| France | 81,101 | 612,689 |
| Austria | 40,955 | 356,149 |
| Spain | 17,400 | 130,894 |
