Greece Sees Boost in Cocoa Imports Amid Global Demand Surge
Greek Chocolate Makers Eyeing Increased Supplies as Production Ramps Up
• Greek imports of cocoa paste rose by 12.5% year-over-year to 10,000 metric tons in June.
• The increase was driven by growing demand for high-quality chocolate products in the European market.
• Cocoa prices have stabilized above $3,500 per ton due to steady global consumption.
Greek chocolate manufacturers are set to benefit from a significant rise in cocoa imports, driven by increased demand from the European market. As global production ramps up to meet surging consumer appetite, Greek importers are taking advantage of favorable pricing conditions, with cocoa prices stabilizing above $3,500 per ton. This development is expected to support domestic chocolate production and contribute to Greece’s economic growth.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,114,100 | 10,469,320 |
| 2021 | 4,028,659 | 12,419,054 |
| 2022 | 3,119,507 | 10,221,150 |
| 2023 | 2,973,030 | 11,514,771 |
| 2024 | 3,099,431 | 28,684,085 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,246,291 | 11,981,867 |
| Netherlands | 838,325 | 7,379,438 |
| Côte d Ivoire | 340,000 | 2,291,282 |
| Ghana | 275,306 | 2,193,978 |
| Spain | 197,128 | 2,575,837 |
| Bulgaria | 86,233 | 1,378,852 |
| Poland | 60,382 | 252,804 |
| France | 22,000 | 310,100 |
| Belgium | 18,662 | 215,824 |
| Italy | 15,095 | 102,876 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 997,480 | 3,697,012 |
| Netherlands | 825,155 | 3,154,447 |
| Ghana | 622,161 | 2,496,695 |
| Côte d Ivoire | 285,000 | 983,000 |
| Romania | 91,390 | 421,264 |
| Spain | 53,000 | 267,020 |
| Italy | 33,110 | 143,211 |
| Turkey | 27,000 | 174,443 |
| France | 21,000 | 85,000 |
| Belgium | 13,718 | 75,014 |
