**Greek Pork Imports Rise Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greek Livestock Market Sees Increased Import Activity in Q2**
• Greek imports of live swine from other EU countries rose by 12% year-over-year in the second quarter.
• This increase is attributed to seasonal demand for pork products during the summer months, particularly for traditional holiday dishes.
• Prices for live swine imports averaged €1.85 per kilogram, up slightly from Q2 last year.
Greek livestock market participants reported a surge in imports of live swine from other EU countries in the second quarter, driven by seasonal demand for pork products. The increased import activity is expected to support local pig farming operations, as they seek to meet the higher summer demand for pork.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 218,916 | 795,878 |
| 2021 | 461,716 | 1,092,266 |
| 2022 | 321,672 | 1,196,054 |
| 2023 | 483,926 | 2,118,718 |
| 2024 | 436,319 | 1,491,128 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 155,901 | 429,481 |
| Netherlands | 114,458 | 424,904 |
| Denmark | 60,540 | 151,933 |
| Germany | 54,100 | 250,627 |
| Czech Republic | 28,500 | 188,300 |
| Slovakia | 22,640 | 33,946 |
| Belgium | 180 | 11,937 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 189,823 | 676,781 |
| Netherlands | 69,789 | 640,530 |
| Slovakia | 63,140 | 118,802 |
| Spain | 50,683 | 227,919 |
| Hungary | 46,110 | 166,481 |
| Czech Republic | 23,000 | 166,000 |
| Albania | 20,250 | 34,425 |
| Poland | 12,337 | 51,065 |
| Italy | 5,988 | 15,497 |
| France | 2,501 | 15,998 |
