**Greek Almond Imports Surge Amid Strong European Demand**
**Fresh Greek Almonds Flood EU Markets as Prices Rise**
• Greece’s almond imports rose 15% to 12,500 mt in June from a year earlier.
• The increase was driven by strong demand for fresh almonds in European markets, particularly in Italy and Spain.
• Higher prices for almonds on global markets also contributed to the surge, with prices up 8% at $2.25/lb.
Greek almond imports have been boosted by growing consumer demand for healthy snacks and specialty foods in Europe, as well as higher prices for competing crops like hazelnuts. The strong June import figures are likely to continue into the summer months, driven by peak demand for fresh almonds during the European baking season.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,905,943 | 86,032,827 |
| 2021 | 19,057,927 | 91,971,688 |
| 2022 | 15,665,015 | 82,519,795 |
| 2023 | 15,631,975 | 76,876,882 |
| 2024 | 17,691,553 | 95,848,460 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,422,748 | 26,383,913 |
| Spain | 2,964,112 | 15,190,760 |
| Ukraine | 2,167,681 | 9,278,779 |
| Turkey | 1,669,892 | 13,098,458 |
| Chile | 1,262,016 | 5,335,281 |
| Germany | 917,215 | 7,424,049 |
| China | 758,925 | 1,749,440 |
| Netherlands | 588,235 | 2,946,283 |
| Italy | 527,913 | 3,787,631 |
| Bulgaria | 181,719 | 1,114,726 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,500,884 | 29,510,438 |
| Ukraine | 1,844,160 | 7,284,746 |
| Turkey | 1,466,128 | 9,648,780 |
| Spain | 1,266,161 | 6,259,986 |
| Chile | 1,166,020 | 4,567,753 |
| China | 878,128 | 2,218,691 |
| Germany | 704,445 | 5,616,416 |
| Italy | 424,843 | 2,338,119 |
| Netherlands | 410,013 | 2,302,295 |
| Bulgaria | 244,032 | 1,104,759 |
