**Greek Imports of Modified Starches Rise Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Import activity increases ahead of summer food processing season**
• Greek imports of modified starches (HS Code 3505) rose by 4.6% in June compared to the same period last year, according to data from the country’s National Statistical Authority.
• The surge is attributed to increased demand for food products such as corn flakes and instant noodles ahead of the summer season.
• Prices for modified starches remained stable during this period, averaging €1,200 per tonne, in line with global market trends.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,396,571 | 21,163,927 |
| 2021 | 18,842,487 | 22,609,404 |
| 2022 | 19,742,104 | 28,865,441 |
| 2023 | 15,761,925 | 27,086,477 |
| 2024 | 18,276,013 | 29,303,844 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,847,764 | 10,555,751 |
| Germany | 3,777,969 | 6,267,717 |
| Thailand | 1,800,083 | 2,361,556 |
| Denmark | 1,184,271 | 2,131,269 |
| Turkey | 1,152,400 | 724,919 |
| XS | 1,058,750 | 806,573 |
| Italy | 688,908 | 838,187 |
| France | 553,282 | 682,951 |
| Bulgaria | 543,645 | 258,561 |
| Austria | 400,497 | 625,667 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,859,978 | 6,526,950 |
| Netherlands | 3,722,517 | 8,965,316 |
| Thailand | 1,468,702 | 1,526,013 |
| Denmark | 940,390 | 1,721,650 |
| XS | 926,150 | 817,519 |
| Turkey | 898,750 | 652,945 |
| Slovakia | 613,665 | 1,288,050 |
| Italy | 583,187 | 1,097,636 |
| France | 565,246 | 932,446 |
| Bulgaria | 496,315 | 398,218 |
