**Greek Imports of Dried Cashews Surge Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Market Sees Increased Demand for Nuts Ahead of Greek Orthodox Christmas**
• Greek imports of dried cashews rose 12% in June year-over-year, reaching 3,000 metric tons.
• The increase is attributed to growing demand from the confectionery and snack food industries ahead of the Greek Orthodox Christmas season.
• Prices for high-quality dried cashews averaged around $2.50 per pound, up 8% from May.
Greece’s imports of dried cashews have picked up pace this summer due to rising demand from local manufacturers preparing for the upcoming holiday season. As a key ingredient in traditional festive treats, cashews are in high demand. Greek producers and importers anticipate sustained growth in the coming months as the country’s food industry gears up for increased production.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,783,821 | 19,264,929 |
| 2021 | 4,302,422 | 22,448,161 |
| 2022 | 4,499,129 | 24,528,999 |
| 2023 | 5,069,211 | 24,296,400 |
| 2024 | 5,556,439 | 29,082,292 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,553,024 | 14,907,574 |
| Indonesia | 699,005 | 1,275,874 |
| Netherlands | 615,120 | 3,011,921 |
| India | 444,519 | 3,204,934 |
| Germany | 362,167 | 2,387,674 |
| Spain | 209,095 | 1,120,804 |
| Sri Lanka | 195,669 | 432,791 |
| Bolivia | 123,290 | 681,987 |
| Côte d Ivoire | 96,844 | 578,582 |
| Benin | 80,947 | 474,932 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,623,886 | 14,172,740 |
| Indonesia | 598,900 | 809,508 |
| India | 558,380 | 3,938,282 |
| Netherlands | 444,020 | 1,344,410 |
| Germany | 273,613 | 1,957,580 |
| Sri Lanka | 205,505 | 348,137 |
| Bolivia | 150,000 | 836,649 |
| Spain | 101,546 | 422,590 |
| Philippines | 35,576 | 62,230 |
| Bulgaria | 20,400 | 139,286 |
