**Greek Imports of Preserved Vegetables Surge Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greece Seeks Alternative Suppliers to Mitigate European Supply Chain Disruptions**
• Greek imports of preserved vegetables (HS Code 0711) rose by 15% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year.
• The increase is attributed to a combination of factors including favorable weather conditions, high demand from supermarkets and restaurants, and a shortage of domestic production due to the ongoing heatwave.
• Prices for imported preserved vegetables have stabilized at around €2.50 per kilogram, up 5% from Q1 levels.
Greek importers are seeking alternative suppliers in countries such as Turkey, Albania, and Egypt to meet growing demand, particularly for products like pickled cucumbers and bell peppers. As the summer months approach, market analysts expect imports of preserved vegetables to continue trending upward, driven by the need for fresh produce alternatives during periods of heat stress.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,301,273 | 6,633,482 |
| 2021 | 11,678,138 | 8,439,848 |
| 2022 | 5,402,538 | 7,905,423 |
| 2023 | 6,399,287 | 8,261,505 |
| 2024 | 6,529,451 | 9,689,976 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,568,734 | 1,673,492 |
| Turkey | 1,378,203 | 1,708,862 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 1,054,650 | 2,105,949 |
| India | 926,920 | 922,133 |
| Netherlands | 425,868 | 849,802 |
| China | 225,000 | 392,102 |
| Bulgaria | 199,810 | 659,136 |
| Morocco | 124,388 | 341,013 |
| Italy | 112,950 | 257,859 |
| Spain | 111,882 | 81,768 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,546,910 | 2,053,317 |
| Egypt | 1,438,225 | 1,337,865 |
| India | 742,053 | 632,336 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 705,542 | 1,518,435 |
| Netherlands | 576,623 | 712,192 |
| Bulgaria | 550,846 | 487,510 |
| Spain | 136,496 | 132,656 |
| Italy | 109,718 | 178,862 |
| Albania | 96,112 | 126,406 |
| Morocco | 91,861 | 267,130 |
