**Greek Imports of Baked Goods Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Greece’s Bread Basket Fills with Foreign Flours and Spices**
• Greek imports of baked goods rose 4.5% in June, outpacing the 2.3% increase in total imports.
• The country’s bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and other bakers’ wares imports from EU countries increased by 6.8%.
• Non-EU suppliers, particularly Turkey and Egypt, contributed to a 1.4% rise in imports from these nations.
Greece’s warm summer months have driven up demand for baked goods, prompting an increase in imports to meet consumer needs. According to data, the country’s bakeries are relying more heavily on foreign flours and spices to cater to consumers’ preferences for artisanal breads and pastries. This trend is expected to continue throughout the third quarter as Greece’s baking industry adapts to shifting market demands.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73,142,927 | 151,547,074 |
| 2021 | 79,527,421 | 171,615,749 |
| 2022 | 81,396,715 | 208,963,035 |
| 2023 | 79,250,237 | 243,753,896 |
| 2024 | 90,008,915 | 263,017,372 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,094,799 | 43,813,335 |
| Spain | 10,670,744 | 29,567,377 |
| France | 10,525,310 | 22,027,982 |
| Italy | 9,842,570 | 43,287,463 |
| Poland | 8,422,472 | 24,482,673 |
| Bulgaria | 8,174,912 | 20,009,639 |
| Romania | 5,170,792 | 14,845,875 |
| Belgium | 4,843,373 | 21,972,460 |
| Netherlands | 3,620,432 | 11,902,959 |
| Austria | 1,408,478 | 5,327,743 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,083,910 | 38,949,344 |
| Italy | 9,391,297 | 37,327,621 |
| Spain | 8,463,961 | 23,166,806 |
| France | 8,002,599 | 19,449,404 |
| Poland | 7,546,032 | 23,619,133 |
| Bulgaria | 7,493,269 | 23,281,884 |
| Romania | 5,769,888 | 17,740,677 |
| Belgium | 5,488,119 | 22,042,702 |
| Netherlands | 4,747,840 | 13,926,578 |
| Czech Republic | 1,281,948 | 3,220,942 |
