**Greece Sees Surge in Legume Imports Amid Supply Chain Constraints**
**Greek legume import volumes rise as domestic production struggles to meet demand**
• Greece’s imports of legumes increased by 15% year-on-year in June, with a total value of 12.5 million euros.
• The surge is attributed to supply chain disruptions affecting Greek domestic production, which has struggled to meet rising consumer demand for vegetables.
• Prices for imported legumes have risen by around 8% over the same period, driven by increased global demand and transportation costs.
Greek importers are seeking alternative sources of supply, particularly from EU countries such as Portugal and Spain. The country’s agricultural sector is facing challenges related to drought and heatwaves, which has led to a decline in domestic legume production. As a result, Greek consumers may face higher prices for legumes until domestic production recovers or alternative import arrangements are established.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 366,837 | 314,497 |
| 2021 | 332,110 | 511,876 |
| 2022 | 261,168 | 540,324 |
| 2023 | 115,765 | 322,261 |
| 2024 | 137,795 | 343,000 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 65,299 | 117,967 |
| Netherlands | 43,144 | 174,723 |
| Italy | 26,677 | 42,335 |
| Turkey | 1,338 | 1,273 |
| France | 813 | 5,785 |
| Austria | 524 | 917 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 51,062 | 103,402 |
| Netherlands | 42,341 | 171,694 |
| Albania | 7,449 | 2,677 |
| Bulgaria | 6,946 | 16,127 |
| Romania | 4,000 | 4,800 |
| Belgium | 1,640 | 2,672 |
| Germany | 1,624 | 12,976 |
| France | 582 | 7,701 |
| Italy | 121 | 212 |
