Greece Sees Rise in Potato Imports Amidst Supply Shortages
Greek Consumers Face Higher Prices for Tubers Due to Weather Disruptions
• Greek imports of potatoes from the Netherlands rose 15% in April year-over-year.
• The increase is attributed to supply shortages caused by unseasonable weather conditions in Europe’s major potato-producing regions.
• Wholesale prices for potatoes in Greece have increased by 10% since March, driven by the rise in imports.
Greek consumers are facing higher prices for potatoes due to a combination of supply chain disruptions and rising import costs. Unfavorable weather conditions in key European potato-growing areas have led to lower yields, resulting in a surge in demand for imported tubers from countries like the Netherlands. This has put upward pressure on wholesale prices, which are expected to continue rising in the coming weeks as imports remain steady.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,263,506 | 3,810,753 |
| 2021 | 2,827,576 | 5,460,241 |
| 2022 | 1,330,772 | 4,812,089 |
| 2023 | 997,693 | 4,315,569 |
| 2024 | 1,127,374 | 4,718,027 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 695,181 | 3,783,279 |
| Italy | 279,864 | 515,465 |
| Bulgaria | 63,588 | 68,493 |
| Germany | 47,512 | 252,558 |
| Spain | 33,228 | 47,622 |
| France | 7,321 | 40,282 |
| Hungary | 253 | 3,727 |
| Denmark | 237 | 3,634 |
| Belgium | 190 | 2,967 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 640,699 | 3,658,572 |
| Italy | 216,257 | 325,497 |
| Germany | 81,606 | 183,345 |
| Bulgaria | 41,511 | 47,989 |
| France | 7,390 | 42,063 |
| Cyprus | 3,578 | 20,887 |
| Spain | 3,150 | 7,445 |
| Belgium | 2,037 | 23,998 |
| Denmark | 1,465 | 5,773 |
