**Greek Imports of Sweet Potatoes Surge Amid EU Market Shift**
**Sweet Potato Demand Drives Greek Import Boom**
* Greece’s imports of manioc and sweet potatoes jumped 15% in April compared to the same period last year.
* The increase is attributed to a rise in demand for sweet potatoes, driven by growing consumer interest in healthy eating options.
* Prices for sweet potatoes have stabilized at €130 per tonne, following a seasonal dip in March.
Greece’s imports of manioc and sweet potatoes continued to drive growth in the country’s food sector, with April figures showing a 15% increase year-over-year. The surge is largely driven by growing demand for sweet potatoes, which has been fueled by increasing consumer interest in healthy eating options. As a result, prices have stabilized at €130 per tonne following a seasonal dip in March.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,314,496 | 1,516,372 |
| 2021 | 866,617 | 1,327,549 |
| 2022 | 730,243 | 1,062,053 |
| 2023 | 1,172,262 | 1,306,044 |
| 2024 | 1,753,884 | 1,816,884 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,037,364 | 637,433 |
| Netherlands | 656,419 | 1,026,368 |
| France | 15,346 | 33,978 |
| Italy | 15,138 | 26,973 |
| Spain | 14,130 | 35,555 |
| Bulgaria | 6,400 | 15,578 |
| Belgium | 4,362 | 8,617 |
| Germany | 2,769 | 14,601 |
| Cyprus | 1,736 | 3,449 |
| Albania | 220 | 14,332 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 607,501 | 888,209 |
| Egypt | 422,499 | 219,709 |
| Bulgaria | 76,263 | 28,199 |
| Italy | 26,191 | 33,979 |
| Spain | 12,891 | 31,734 |
| France | 11,480 | 21,060 |
| Belgium | 7,328 | 18,543 |
| Germany | 4,266 | 18,706 |
| Cyprus | 3,168 | 1,980 |
| Albania | 675 | 43,925 |
