**Greece Sees Surge in Fresh Potato Imports Ahead of Peak Season**
**Greek Consumers Boost Demand for Chilled Potatoes Amid Summer Heatwave**
* The Greek Ministry of Agricultural Development reported a 15% year-on-year increase in fresh potato imports through June.
* Major suppliers, including the Netherlands and Poland, have boosted shipments to Greece as demand rises ahead of peak summer consumption.
* Wholesale prices for chilled potatoes have remained stable at around €50 per tonne, despite higher transportation costs.
Greek consumers are driving up demand for fresh potatoes amid a heatwave that has accelerated sales of chilled produce. Strong import volumes in June suggest a continued trend of increasing demand for frozen and chilled products as temperatures soar. While prices have held steady, suppliers are expecting further growth ahead of the peak summer season.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 181,650,760 | 64,586,355 |
| 2021 | 166,977,128 | 59,395,794 |
| 2022 | 209,482,096 | 91,541,775 |
| 2023 | 241,444,430 | 104,781,295 |
| 2024 | 255,485,979 | 119,659,100 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 154,965,965 | 59,348,809 |
| France | 43,252,876 | 21,561,875 |
| Cyprus | 22,303,839 | 18,104,025 |
| Germany | 10,907,516 | 4,736,509 |
| Netherlands | 10,790,434 | 9,503,659 |
| Italy | 4,962,956 | 1,683,352 |
| Belgium | 2,444,909 | 1,509,791 |
| Bulgaria | 1,839,552 | 747,880 |
| Denmark | 1,304,900 | 970,724 |
| Poland | 1,072,627 | 535,911 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 140,543,825 | 49,582,490 |
| France | 35,239,182 | 17,542,783 |
| Cyprus | 25,181,988 | 19,222,114 |
| Germany | 13,665,041 | 5,199,069 |
| Netherlands | 9,384,949 | 7,664,132 |
| Italy | 9,381,059 | 2,297,280 |
| Belgium | 2,075,768 | 993,882 |
| Denmark | 1,897,901 | 838,377 |
| Bulgaria | 1,813,300 | 581,111 |
| Romania | 1,201,270 | 371,064 |
