**Greece Sees Surge in Live Crab Imports Ahead of Summer Season**
**Crab demand soars as Greek restaurants prepare for tourist influx**
* Greece’s imports of live crustaceans, including crabs, rose 15% year-over-year in June to 1,200 metric tons.
* The increase is attributed to a strengthening tourism sector and growing demand from high-end seafood restaurants.
* Prices for live crabs have stabilized at €30-€40 per kilogram, following a brief spike during the spring months.
Greek seafood importers are capitalizing on the country’s booming tourist industry by increasing their live crab shipments. As summer approaches, demand is expected to rise further, driven by high-end restaurants catering to affluent tourists. Importers are diversifying their suppliers to meet the growing demand, with Southeast Asian countries emerging as key providers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,662,010 | 49,759,238 |
| 2021 | 12,983,755 | 82,825,758 |
| 2022 | 12,671,068 | 94,094,459 |
| 2023 | 16,585,803 | 95,276,055 |
| 2024 | 18,845,618 | 99,475,530 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 7,394,214 | 35,893,762 |
| India | 3,985,687 | 19,584,917 |
| Netherlands | 2,477,098 | 11,467,719 |
| Germany | 1,222,156 | 3,374,690 |
| Argentina | 1,212,648 | 7,310,580 |
| Cyprus | 617,924 | 1,301,076 |
| Spain | 605,517 | 6,049,866 |
| Belgium | 168,050 | 1,117,131 |
| Senegal | 162,282 | 1,933,492 |
| Turkey | 159,307 | 541,483 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 6,377,588 | 33,604,643 |
| India | 3,437,111 | 18,448,472 |
| Netherlands | 1,434,570 | 6,228,225 |
| Germany | 1,097,139 | 5,317,440 |
| Cyprus | 986,945 | 3,750,914 |
| Spain | 823,614 | 7,568,056 |
| Argentina | 733,920 | 4,199,490 |
| Bangladesh | 329,291 | 1,895,254 |
| Turkey | 222,805 | 676,003 |
| Belgium | 174,649 | 762,294 |
