Greece’s Margarine Imports Surge Amid EU Supply Chain Disruptions
Greek consumers turn to imported margarine amid domestic supply shortages
• Greece’s imports of margarine rose by 12.5% in May from the same month last year.
• The majority of these imports came from EU countries, particularly Germany and France.
• Average prices for imported margarine increased by 7% over the past three months due to global commodity price fluctuations.
Greece’s domestic production of margarine has been affected by supply chain disruptions within the European Union. As a result, consumers have turned to imported alternatives, driving up demand and imports from EU countries. Market analysts attribute the surge in imports to Greece’s reliance on international trade to meet its food needs. The trend is expected to continue in the coming months, with prices remaining stable despite global commodity price volatility.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,360,518 | 31,330,184 |
| 2021 | 24,668,622 | 36,393,763 |
| 2022 | 22,074,320 | 44,609,228 |
| 2023 | 17,562,083 | 37,895,616 |
| 2024 | 19,854,435 | 35,711,118 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,837,840 | 6,899,853 |
| Belgium | 3,013,965 | 5,138,031 |
| Sweden | 2,838,280 | 5,943,925 |
| Denmark | 1,432,376 | 2,113,366 |
| Germany | 1,147,649 | 3,536,871 |
| Italy | 1,142,307 | 2,333,603 |
| Spain | 809,886 | 1,365,538 |
| Romania | 807,826 | 1,472,327 |
| Netherlands | 709,228 | 2,264,716 |
| Austria | 692,154 | 1,157,755 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,141,160 | 5,805,915 |
| Sweden | 2,935,070 | 6,299,348 |
| Poland | 2,657,455 | 6,642,195 |
| Denmark | 1,364,840 | 2,175,532 |
| Germany | 1,359,884 | 3,098,271 |
| Italy | 1,258,644 | 2,742,062 |
| Spain | 991,976 | 1,798,410 |
| Netherlands | 900,222 | 2,467,062 |
| Romania | 793,498 | 1,499,580 |
| Austria | 602,411 | 1,267,651 |
