**Greek Horse Meat Imports Surge Amid European Demand**
**Greece Seeks to Meet Growing Demand for High-Quality Meat Products**
• Greek imports of fresh, chilled, or frozen horse meat rose by 15% year-over-year in Q2.
• The increase is attributed to a surge in demand from European countries seeking high-quality horse meat products.
• Greece’s main suppliers are Poland and Romania, accounting for over 70% of total imports.
Greece’s horse meat imports have seen a significant uptick in recent months as the country seeks to capitalize on growing demand within Europe. The rise is largely driven by consumer preferences for higher-quality meat products, which Greek exporters are well-positioned to meet. As a result, Greece’s horse meat imports are expected to continue their upward trend in the coming quarters, with Polish and Romanian suppliers remaining key players in the market.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,226 | 272,846 |
| 2021 | 31,513 | 231,608 |
| 2022 | 33,748 | 160,164 |
| 2023 | 27,705 | 160,531 |
| 2024 | 37,506 | 170,899 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,000 | 22,288 |
| Italy | 9,303 | 29,606 |
| Germany | 9,268 | 73,595 |
| Latvia | 2,719 | 20,111 |
| Spain | 1,964 | 21,028 |
| Belgium | 252 | 4,271 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,046 | 114,493 |
| Cyprus | 5,509 | 9,448 |
| Latvia | 3,894 | 28,441 |
| Belgium | 972 | 6,554 |
| Italy | 284 | 1,595 |
