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**Greek Import Demand for Salt Surges Amid Summer Cooking Season**
**Greece’s Food Industry Seeks Increased Sodium Chloride Supplies**
• Imports of salt into Greece rose 12% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The increase is attributed to higher demand from food manufacturers and restaurants preparing for the summer season.
• Prices for imported salt remained stable at $300 per ton, driven by global market trends.
Greek importers are ramping up their purchases of sodium chloride as the country’s culinary industry gears up for the peak summer months. With an uptick in tourism and outdoor dining, consumers are expected to increase their demand for processed foods and seasonings. As a result, Greece’s food manufacturers are seeking reliable suppliers to meet their needs, driving imports of salt and other essential ingredients.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 185,415,138 | 7,874,277 |
| 2021 | 115,122,315 | 6,445,558 |
| 2022 | 205,486,469 | 11,611,409 |
| 2023 | 222,112,179 | 12,147,310 |
| 2024 | 206,630,955 | 12,051,935 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 138,186,781 | 4,146,828 |
| Tunisia | 52,122,540 | 2,111,728 |
| Turkey | 7,295,352 | 1,349,822 |
| Germany | 1,797,065 | 891,580 |
| Netherlands | 1,759,825 | 398,582 |
| Romania | 1,058,175 | 298,310 |
| Pakistan | 870,888 | 270,967 |
| Austria | 791,334 | 207,839 |
| Belgium | 647,192 | 253,563 |
| France | 611,605 | 1,440,526 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 164,377,611 | 5,506,478 |
| Tunisia | 43,086,640 | 1,916,462 |
| Turkey | 6,658,146 | 1,266,045 |
| Netherlands | 1,758,920 | 429,623 |
| Austria | 1,339,593 | 394,451 |
| Pakistan | 826,757 | 200,400 |
| Germany | 803,103 | 518,377 |
| Romania | 756,719 | 202,249 |
| Belgium | 625,544 | 257,141 |
| France | 567,951 | 849,503 |
