**Greece Sees Slight Dip in Imported Lard Supplies**
**Market trends and seasonal factors affect Greek lard imports**
• Imports of pig fat, free of lean meat, into Greece decreased by 2.5% in June compared to the same period last year.
• The decline is attributed to a slight decrease in domestic demand for processed meat products during the summer months.
• Prices for imported lard have remained relatively stable, with an average price of €1,200 per tonne.
Greece’s imports of pig fat, free of lean meat, have shown some volatility recently due to shifting market trends. A rise in global pork prices has led to increased competition from other European countries, affecting demand for Greek processed meat products. Meanwhile, the country’s agricultural sector continues to face challenges related to disease outbreaks and changing weather patterns, impacting domestic supply chains.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,588,865 | 1,584,668 |
| 2021 | 1,671,701 | 1,496,771 |
| 2022 | 1,751,681 | 2,532,230 |
| 2023 | 1,767,492 | 2,662,778 |
| 2024 | 2,087,835 | 2,649,617 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 468,442 | 550,730 |
| Bulgaria | 443,317 | 448,854 |
| Germany | 380,541 | 485,307 |
| Spain | 293,557 | 474,963 |
| Italy | 241,871 | 341,522 |
| Netherlands | 97,036 | 143,008 |
| Belgium | 62,018 | 85,969 |
| France | 31,989 | 59,456 |
| Cyprus | 27,258 | 11,444 |
| Poland | 20,988 | 20,827 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 511,036 | 750,165 |
| Denmark | 368,070 | 556,847 |
| Germany | 334,555 | 542,744 |
| Italy | 182,277 | 256,793 |
| Bulgaria | 123,375 | 100,484 |
| Netherlands | 111,244 | 265,018 |
| France | 50,015 | 76,198 |
| Belgium | 43,209 | 65,781 |
| Cyprus | 37,981 | 33,416 |
| Poland | 3,180 | 3,735 |
