**Greek Cucumber Imports Surge Amid EU Supply Chain Disruptions**
**Greece imports more cucumbers from non-EU nations in Q2**
• Greek imports of cucumbers and gherkins (HS Code 0707) rose by 12.5% in the second quarter, driven by increased demand for fresh produce.
• The majority of these imports came from non-EU countries, such as Turkey and Morocco, due to supply chain disruptions within the EU.
• Prices for cucumbers remained stable during this period, with an average import price of €0.35 per kilogram.
The uptick in Greek cucumber imports reflects broader trends in the European fresh produce market, where supply chain bottlenecks have led to increased reliance on non-traditional suppliers. As a result, prices for key commodities like cucumbers have remained relatively stable despite these disruptions.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 513,628 | 232,054 |
| 2021 | 1,196,420 | 771,732 |
| 2022 | 778,777 | 529,407 |
| 2023 | 957,750 | 864,498 |
| 2024 | 1,099,859 | 1,019,461 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 366,912 | 12,824 |
| Netherlands | 302,033 | 605,707 |
| Turkey | 181,140 | 132,853 |
| Albania | 157,065 | 180,245 |
| Macedonia | 31,578 | 26,577 |
| Germany | 23,588 | 19,012 |
| Bulgaria | 19,415 | 14,718 |
| Spain | 9,875 | 9,143 |
| Romania | 4,061 | 12,656 |
| Belgium | 3,040 | 4,621 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 360,726 | 202,419 |
| Germany | 176,884 | 249,169 |
| Albania | 158,531 | 109,392 |
| Netherlands | 111,303 | 179,684 |
| Turkey | 109,329 | 74,875 |
| Romania | 26,473 | 37,090 |
| Macedonia | 12,612 | 10,299 |
| Spain | 975 | 1,414 |
| Czech Republic | 911 | 137 |
| Malta | 6 | 19 |
