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**Greece’s Lettuce Imports Surge Amid EU Supply Disruptions**
**European Produce Markets Rebound After Drought Relief Measures**
• Greek imports of lettuce and chicory rose 15% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The increase is attributed to supply disruptions in major European producers, including France and Italy.
• Prices for fresh lettuce have stabilized at around €1.20 per kilogram due to improved transportation links with Greece’s key suppliers.
Greece’s imports of lettuce and chicory rebounded in June as the EU’s drought relief measures started to take effect, alleviating supply chain disruptions that had plagued major producers. The country’s agriculture ministry reported a 15% increase in fresh produce imports during the month, primarily from Spain and Portugal. As transportation links improved, prices for fresh lettuce stabilized at around €1.20 per kilogram, supporting demand in Greek markets.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,175,200 | 4,199,235 |
| 2021 | 5,682,797 | 5,936,739 |
| 2022 | 6,652,072 | 8,093,066 |
| 2023 | 7,537,689 | 8,865,051 |
| 2024 | 10,136,643 | 11,523,924 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,476,716 | 2,880,357 |
| Spain | 2,232,798 | 2,404,551 |
| Italy | 1,568,796 | 2,338,776 |
| Poland | 1,075,287 | 1,079,864 |
| Turkey | 984,298 | 893,404 |
| Egypt | 910,779 | 541,122 |
| Belgium | 640,360 | 888,318 |
| Bulgaria | 149,501 | 205,712 |
| Germany | 93,511 | 267,056 |
| Australia | 3,000 | 11,608 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,766,111 | 2,394,933 |
| Egypt | 1,375,889 | 780,234 |
| Spain | 1,288,371 | 1,574,849 |
| Italy | 1,070,592 | 1,645,414 |
| Poland | 994,323 | 1,114,005 |
| Belgium | 509,178 | 767,208 |
| Turkey | 371,630 | 311,487 |
| Bulgaria | 91,872 | 112,320 |
| Germany | 41,552 | 118,979 |
| Jordan | 24,529 | 30,968 |
