**Greek Imports of Cereal Flours Surge Amid Global Shortages**
**Increased demand for specialty grains drives Greek imports, prices rise.**
• Greek imports of cereal flours other than wheat or meslin rose 12% in Q2 compared to the same period last year.
• The increase is attributed to a growing demand from the country’s bakeries and food manufacturers seeking alternative ingredients.
• Average prices for imported specialty grains increased by 8% due to supply chain disruptions and global market trends.
Greece’s cereal flour imports have been driven by rising demand from the country’s food industry, particularly in the baking sector. A surge in global grain prices has led to higher costs for Greek importers, with prices of alternative flours increasing by an average of 8% in Q2. As a result, Greek bakers and manufacturers are seeking longer-term supply agreements to mitigate price volatility.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,022,029 | 5,854,196 |
| 2021 | 28,939,310 | 9,837,892 |
| 2022 | 19,517,207 | 9,751,085 |
| 2023 | 16,145,566 | 10,302,712 |
| 2024 | 23,402,870 | 12,030,975 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 17,016,655 | 4,975,819 |
| Germany | 3,264,919 | 4,015,058 |
| Netherlands | 1,796,422 | 1,830,724 |
| Romania | 589,438 | 208,403 |
| United Kingdom | 285,396 | 246,322 |
| Italy | 148,929 | 245,168 |
| France | 92,627 | 116,634 |
| Austria | 37,935 | 35,656 |
| United States | 28,830 | 128,655 |
| Thailand | 25,360 | 37,775 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 9,744,845 | 3,519,301 |
| Germany | 3,382,168 | 3,365,073 |
| Belgium | 1,133,321 | 1,221,468 |
| Netherlands | 729,533 | 835,923 |
| Romania | 295,730 | 191,947 |
| Italy | 253,633 | 385,411 |
| United Kingdom | 198,205 | 196,271 |
| France | 108,585 | 154,850 |
| Austria | 79,340 | 69,223 |
| Malta | 48,075 | 51,745 |
