**Greece Sees Surge in Animal Organs Imports Amid Rising Demand**
**Imports of animal guts and stomachs increase for processing into biofuels**
• Greece’s imports of animal guts and stomachs (HS 0504) rose by 15% year-on-year to 3,500 tonnes in June, driven by demand from the biofuel industry.
• The country’s supply chain has been impacted by seasonal fluctuations in livestock production, leading to higher prices for raw materials.
• European Union regulations allowing the use of animal-derived feedstocks in biofuels have also contributed to the uptick in Greek imports.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,563,565 | 5,567,375 |
| 2021 | 2,027,760 | 6,921,391 |
| 2022 | 2,244,140 | 8,289,041 |
| 2023 | 2,711,731 | 8,581,194 |
| 2024 | 2,822,708 | 8,867,435 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,644,701 | 3,372,602 |
| Spain | 552,388 | 1,936,155 |
| Germany | 174,698 | 1,523,267 |
| Italy | 136,887 | 505,180 |
| Belgium | 89,508 | 537,545 |
| Romania | 60,062 | 259,069 |
| Cyprus | 48,869 | 79,375 |
| Bulgaria | 39,915 | 420,350 |
| France | 36,066 | 165,840 |
| Poland | 35,576 | 44,319 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,512,195 | 3,453,414 |
| Spain | 619,448 | 2,083,463 |
| Germany | 249,015 | 1,515,042 |
| Italy | 126,018 | 468,096 |
| Bulgaria | 85,180 | 406,487 |
| France | 33,714 | 202,542 |
| Cyprus | 28,672 | 52,822 |
| Belgium | 25,052 | 217,323 |
| Poland | 19,196 | 66,718 |
| Romania | 8,762 | 69,880 |
