**Greek Imports of Seaweeds Surge Amid Strong Demand**
**Greece’s Marine Biotechnology Sector Boosted by Rising Seaweed Demand**
• Greece imported 10,500 metric tons of locust beans, seaweeds and other algae in June, up 12% from the same month last year.
• The increase in imports is attributed to growing demand from the country’s marine biotechnology sector, which utilizes these products for bioactive compounds production.
• Prices for seaweed imports have risen by 8% since January due to supply chain disruptions and increased global demand.
Greece’s imports of locust beans, seaweeds and other algae continued their upward trend in June, driven by strong demand from the country’s marine biotechnology sector. The surge in imports is expected to sustain price levels for these products, potentially benefiting domestic manufacturers reliant on seaweed-derived bioactive compounds.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 474,838 | 4,062,627 |
| 2021 | 344,549 | 3,959,797 |
| 2022 | 426,786 | 3,224,787 |
| 2023 | 607,771 | 3,231,156 |
| 2024 | 545,932 | 3,241,967 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 116,840 | 143,190 |
| Turkey | 112,307 | 329,777 |
| China | 75,667 | 433,178 |
| Japan | 52,074 | 846,263 |
| South Africa | 40,963 | 219,612 |
| Netherlands | 37,940 | 576,698 |
| Algeria | 34,124 | 29,903 |
| Tunisia | 25,001 | 6,955 |
| Germany | 14,530 | 104,501 |
| Cyprus | 12,279 | 223,363 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 185,840 | 172,540 |
| China | 101,092 | 387,987 |
| Spain | 73,442 | 117,848 |
| Turkey | 51,852 | 238,115 |
| Japan | 50,947 | 867,013 |
| Netherlands | 43,737 | 641,458 |
| South Africa | 39,657 | 204,912 |
| Bulgaria | 24,589 | 31,235 |
| Cyprus | 10,868 | 194,574 |
| Italy | 8,582 | 34,595 |
