**Greek Meat Extract Imports Surge Amid EU Demand Boom**
**Meat-based Food Ingredients See Increased Foreign Purchases**
• Greek imports of extracts and juices from meat and fish rose 12% year-over-year to €22 million in June.
• The increase is attributed to a growing demand for premium food ingredients within the European Union, driven by rising consumer spending on health-conscious products.
• Major suppliers include Turkey and Spain, which accounted for over 70% of Greece’s total imports in this category.
Greek meat extract imports continued their upward trend in June as EU countries increased their demand for high-quality food ingredients. The growing health-conscious market has led to a surge in premium product sales, driving up Greek purchases from foreign suppliers like Turkey and Spain.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,788 | 25,480 |
| 2021 | 16,534 | 53,429 |
| 2022 | 177,034 | 169,901 |
| 2023 | 187,992 | 180,005 |
| 2024 | 22,968 | 74,029 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 13,440 | 9,959 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 | 18,112 |
| Spain | 2,536 | 34,864 |
| Cyprus | 600 | 2,910 |
| Italy | 521 | 7,465 |
| Philippines | 245 | 719 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 179,548 | 127,584 |
| Cyprus | 4,714 | 10,805 |
| Spain | 2,375 | 31,228 |
| Italy | 1,353 | 10,351 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 37 |
