**Greek Imports of Inulin Rise Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Starch demand boosts imports ahead of summer food season**
• Greece’s imports of starches, including inulin, increased by 5.4% year-over-year in the first half of 2023.
• The rise is attributed to growing demand for inulin as a natural sweetener and thickening agent in food products.
• Global prices of inulin have remained stable due to adequate supply from major producers.
Greece’s imports of starches, including inulin, are gaining momentum ahead of the summer food season. As consumers increasingly seek healthier alternatives, demand for inulin has grown, driving up imports. Market trends suggest that this trend is likely to continue as manufacturers respond to consumer preferences and seasonal fluctuations in supply chain dynamics remain stable.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,342,795 | 13,464,332 |
| 2021 | 27,917,632 | 14,742,406 |
| 2022 | 29,575,782 | 23,144,404 |
| 2023 | 25,930,892 | 19,146,617 |
| 2024 | 34,032,062 | 20,892,783 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 8,513,231 | 3,627,719 |
| Bulgaria | 4,744,858 | 2,214,496 |
| XS | 4,620,042 | 2,051,648 |
| France | 3,550,145 | 1,531,082 |
| Denmark | 2,803,870 | 2,582,634 |
| Hungary | 1,971,800 | 937,069 |
| Netherlands | 1,128,741 | 1,712,405 |
| Cyprus | 1,077,500 | 1,358,652 |
| Germany | 845,544 | 965,944 |
| Slovakia | 762,000 | 497,487 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 6,888,706 | 4,683,370 |
| Romania | 3,430,600 | 2,066,328 |
| XS | 2,886,221 | 1,678,427 |
| France | 2,813,530 | 1,323,490 |
| Austria | 1,695,881 | 1,488,551 |
| Egypt | 1,236,900 | 649,806 |
| Netherlands | 1,165,776 | 1,647,711 |
| Denmark | 1,143,735 | 1,077,398 |
| Belgium | 919,116 | 1,126,321 |
| Hungary | 667,029 | 311,936 |
