**Greek Vegetable Market Sees Surge in Cauliflower Imports**
**Cauliflower Demand Rises Ahead of Summer Harvest Season**
• Greek importers brought in 30% more cauliflower from European Union countries over the past month.
• Prices for fresh cauliflower in Athens markets have increased by 5% due to supply chain disruptions.
• Greece’s cauliflower imports are expected to continue rising through summer, driven by strong demand from local restaurants and supermarkets.
Greece’s cauliflower market is experiencing a seasonal uptick as consumers prepare for the summer months. Importers are capitalizing on favorable prices offered by EU suppliers, which has led to a 30% increase in cauliflower imports over the past month. Meanwhile, domestic supply chain issues have driven up prices in Athens markets, adding an extra layer of complexity to the market dynamics.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,743,193 | 5,903,903 |
| 2021 | 4,385,587 | 4,769,916 |
| 2022 | 3,449,351 | 4,288,845 |
| 2023 | 3,863,869 | 4,664,556 |
| 2024 | 4,043,311 | 4,531,149 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 652,299 | 1,216,792 |
| Netherlands | 598,481 | 1,000,509 |
| Albania | 574,931 | 197,228 |
| Bulgaria | 521,665 | 466,373 |
| Spain | 402,352 | 634,804 |
| Egypt | 345,604 | 145,749 |
| Italy | 341,934 | 427,653 |
| Turkey | 250,065 | 175,621 |
| Poland | 211,842 | 193,420 |
| Macedonia | 116,392 | 28,951 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 807,496 | 677,171 |
| Netherlands | 688,996 | 993,138 |
| Spain | 636,871 | 1,130,145 |
| Germany | 391,549 | 734,888 |
| Bulgaria | 304,273 | 373,386 |
| Macedonia | 299,208 | 97,254 |
| Italy | 209,499 | 338,047 |
| Albania | 176,748 | 96,784 |
| Poland | 150,839 | 96,343 |
| XS | 80,979 | 36,352 |
