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**Greek Imports of Whole Cloves Surge in Q2**
**Increased Demand for Spice Boosts Greek Market**
• Greek imports of whole cloves rose by 12% year-over-year to 1.8 million kg in the second quarter.
• The main supplier of cloves to Greece was Indonesia, accounting for over 80% of total imports.
• Prices of whole cloves on the global market have remained stable due to adequate supply and robust demand from the food industry.
Greece’s spice market saw a significant boost in Q2 as imports of whole cloves increased by 12%. The growth is attributed to rising demand from local food manufacturers, particularly those producing traditional Greek dishes. The Indonesian market remains Greece’s primary source for whole cloves, accounting for over 80% of total imports. As the summer season approaches, prices are expected to remain stable due to adequate global supply and consistent demand.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 108,410 | 578,563 |
| 2021 | 93,818 | 522,890 |
| 2022 | 102,433 | 727,039 |
| 2023 | 73,572 | 642,669 |
| 2024 | 99,443 | 812,759 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 48,000 | 371,835 |
| Italy | 11,800 | 88,885 |
| Netherlands | 11,230 | 105,980 |
| Comoros | 10,000 | 81,697 |
| Bulgaria | 8,628 | 68,368 |
| France | 4,887 | 45,230 |
| Spain | 2,400 | 9,998 |
| Belgium | 912 | 18,103 |
| Sri Lanka | 900 | 8,927 |
| Romania | 351 | 9,185 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,999 | 161,850 |
| Comoros | 11,100 | 85,577 |
| Italy | 9,280 | 67,952 |
| Germany | 9,166 | 95,371 |
| Sri Lanka | 7,675 | 74,492 |
| Spain | 6,835 | 31,357 |
| Madagascar | 6,501 | 50,148 |
| Bulgaria | 3,693 | 39,650 |
| France | 1,042 | 9,272 |
| Romania | 730 | 16,062 |
