**Greece Sees Slight Surge in Sunflower Seed Meal Imports**
**Market activity boosted by increasing demand for animal feed**
* Greece’s imports of sunflower seed meal rose 2.5% year-over-year to 30,000 metric tons in May.
* The increase is attributed to a stronger domestic poultry sector, driving up demand for protein-rich feed ingredients.
* Prices for sunflower seed meal on the global market remain relatively stable at around $350 per metric ton.
Greece’s imports of sunflower seed meal, used primarily as animal feed, showed a modest uptick in May. This increase is largely driven by a growing poultry sector, which demands high-protein feed ingredients to maintain production levels. Meanwhile, international prices for sunflower seed meal have remained stable, supporting Greek importers’ purchasing decisions. The ongoing trend indicates a balanced market with no signs of significant disruption to supply chains.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,218,214 | 1,142,862 |
| 2021 | 3,443,455 | 3,035,858 |
| 2022 | 1,727,025 | 2,524,416 |
| 2023 | 1,414,492 | 1,972,168 |
| 2024 | 1,125,376 | 1,781,154 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 253,990 | 307,747 |
| XS | 211,670 | 208,641 |
| Italy | 192,711 | 179,046 |
| Netherlands | 138,747 | 157,208 |
| Romania | 134,000 | 380,500 |
| Turkey | 67,999 | 203,551 |
| France | 40,205 | 118,230 |
| Egypt | 25,228 | 30,175 |
| Belgium | 23,303 | 71,832 |
| Spain | 16,850 | 56,785 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 384,435 | 289,345 |
| Bulgaria | 347,700 | 119,851 |
| XS | 190,596 | 218,793 |
| Romania | 181,200 | 619,560 |
| Netherlands | 140,505 | 233,987 |
| France | 44,823 | 139,121 |
| Germany | 43,524 | 139,222 |
| Egypt | 29,312 | 42,842 |
| Turkey | 27,597 | 85,222 |
| Austria | 15,600 | 53,918 |
