**Greek Pepper Imports Surge Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Rising demand for pepper boosts imports from key suppliers**
• Greek pepper imports jumped 12% in June year-over-year, driven by seasonal demand.
• The increase is largely attributed to higher consumption of pepper in the food and beverage industry.
• Average import prices rose 8% during the same period due to increased global demand.
Greek pepper imports have shown a steady growth trend this year, driven by increasing demand from the food processing sector. Seasonal factors, including a rise in tourism, have also contributed to the surge in imports. Market analysts expect this trend to continue through the peak summer months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,067,544 | 5,806,904 |
| 2021 | 2,281,684 | 7,424,230 |
| 2022 | 2,309,291 | 9,284,746 |
| 2023 | 2,580,283 | 9,660,741 |
| 2024 | 2,816,511 | 11,915,171 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,020,906 | 5,042,488 |
| Spain | 698,133 | 2,367,911 |
| China | 618,791 | 1,299,616 |
| India | 74,705 | 194,194 |
| Romania | 72,573 | 453,775 |
| Netherlands | 68,005 | 472,436 |
| Germany | 61,495 | 610,167 |
| Indonesia | 40,500 | 229,036 |
| Bulgaria | 33,123 | 159,517 |
| Mexico | 31,500 | 239,096 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,072,611 | 3,404,147 |
| Spain | 595,834 | 1,987,810 |
| China | 398,276 | 862,063 |
| Romania | 68,252 | 419,429 |
| Germany | 67,546 | 657,635 |
| Mexico | 65,675 | 496,139 |
| Netherlands | 62,482 | 434,698 |
| Bulgaria | 51,790 | 153,213 |
| Madagascar | 47,150 | 149,263 |
| India | 38,153 | 152,364 |
