Greece’s Imports of Pasta Rise Amid Seasonal Demand Surge
Greek Consumers Boost Imported Pasta Purchases Ahead of Easter Celebrations
• Greek imports of pasta rose by 5.1% in the first quarter, driven by seasonal demand.
• The country imported 35,000 metric tons of pasta from Italy and other European suppliers during this period.
• Prices for dry pasta have stabilized at around $500 per metric ton after a brief spike due to supply chain disruptions.
Greek consumers are ramping up purchases of imported pasta ahead of the Easter celebrations, leading to an uptick in imports. The country’s strong demand for Italian products has been driving growth in the market. As a result, Greek importers have been increasing their orders from European suppliers, with Italy being the primary source of these imports.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,807,276 | 22,101,957 |
| 2021 | 13,683,303 | 29,388,914 |
| 2022 | 15,225,738 | 35,490,723 |
| 2023 | 13,767,870 | 37,468,082 |
| 2024 | 15,747,054 | 39,815,750 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,807,704 | 23,580,932 |
| Romania | 1,464,881 | 1,284,802 |
| Germany | 823,243 | 3,615,471 |
| China | 768,402 | 1,947,759 |
| Bulgaria | 417,036 | 692,503 |
| Netherlands | 372,568 | 2,195,700 |
| Austria | 347,289 | 1,274,550 |
| Thailand | 309,405 | 830,684 |
| Ukraine | 276,564 | 857,384 |
| Lithuania | 230,415 | 789,911 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,640,230 | 21,742,953 |
| China | 1,216,019 | 2,850,564 |
| Germany | 819,209 | 3,691,315 |
| Ukraine | 492,278 | 1,489,846 |
| Bulgaria | 431,908 | 582,008 |
| Thailand | 301,179 | 773,033 |
| Austria | 294,447 | 1,097,591 |
| Netherlands | 267,236 | 1,609,101 |
| Romania | 235,292 | 319,077 |
| Singapore | 200,160 | 411,001 |
