**Greek Import of Processed Vegetables Hits 3-Year High**
**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Prepared Vegetable Imports Amid Summer Demand**
• Greek imports of HS Code 2004 goods rose 12% year-over-year to 13,400 metric tons in June.
• This increase is attributed to seasonal demand for processed vegetables during the summer months.
• Average import prices increased by 8% to $1,350 per metric ton.
Greek consumers’ preference for convenient and shelf-stable food options has driven up imports of prepared and preserved vegetables. As the peak tourist season approaches, Greek retailers are stocking up on these products to meet the demand from both domestic customers and foreign visitors. The country’s importers have been taking advantage of competitive global prices to replenish their inventories ahead of the summer rush.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,836,401 | 47,907,823 |
| 2021 | 78,119,373 | 63,023,696 |
| 2022 | 87,811,853 | 90,733,075 |
| 2023 | 89,403,060 | 120,673,984 |
| 2024 | 93,231,153 | 128,923,604 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 41,942,991 | 55,060,964 |
| France | 22,518,427 | 34,474,740 |
| Netherlands | 19,659,324 | 26,982,621 |
| Poland | 3,763,288 | 5,104,207 |
| Germany | 3,686,901 | 4,525,941 |
| Turkey | 620,749 | 796,819 |
| Spain | 328,428 | 533,180 |
| Egypt | 275,169 | 344,266 |
| Italy | 203,750 | 693,753 |
| Portugal | 74,250 | 59,200 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 30,453,885 | 40,292,662 |
| Netherlands | 28,259,950 | 36,334,056 |
| France | 21,625,403 | 32,509,254 |
| Poland | 4,073,276 | 4,430,489 |
| Germany | 3,442,974 | 4,463,251 |
| Turkey | 383,692 | 510,852 |
| Spain | 302,431 | 539,104 |
| Italy | 220,817 | 713,770 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 186,721 | 178,014 |
| Bulgaria | 135,948 | 212,160 |
