**Greek Fresh Fruit Imports Surge Ahead of Peak Season**
**Greek importers stock up on fresh produce in anticipation of summer demand**
• Greek imports of other fresh fruits reached 12,500 metric tons in May, a 15% increase from April.
• The value of these imports totaled $23.5 million, up 10% month-over-month.
• Greece’s main suppliers for these products remain the European Union countries and Turkey.
Greek importers have taken advantage of favorable market conditions to stock up on fresh produce ahead of the summer peak season. The recent increase in imports follows a mild winter that has led to an earlier-than-usual harvest, driving up supply levels. As Greek consumers begin their summer holidays, demand for fresh fruits is expected to rise, supporting further import growth.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,329,042 | 11,596,190 |
| 2021 | 8,099,946 | 19,384,425 |
| 2022 | 6,815,143 | 16,661,311 |
| 2023 | 7,010,677 | 20,579,778 |
| 2024 | 8,438,699 | 25,834,498 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,727,248 | 12,079,608 |
| Italy | 1,641,518 | 4,629,694 |
| Spain | 1,176,192 | 3,555,274 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1,051,212 | 663,732 |
| Bulgaria | 402,653 | 890,590 |
| Chile | 238,400 | 639,030 |
| Egypt | 211,397 | 150,579 |
| Germany | 204,162 | 928,133 |
| New Zealand | 170,510 | 490,582 |
| Peru | 124,208 | 229,475 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,345,044 | 10,122,622 |
| Italy | 1,372,127 | 3,973,340 |
| Spain | 1,054,077 | 2,775,500 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 577,795 | 227,574 |
| Bulgaria | 385,039 | 803,631 |
| Poland | 171,642 | 617,868 |
| Chile | 168,000 | 398,158 |
| Turkey | 152,863 | 170,518 |
| New Zealand | 122,695 | 317,657 |
| Egypt | 112,536 | 76,283 |
