**Greek Tomato Imports Rise Amid Summer Demand Surge**
**Imports of Prepared Tomatoes Increase as Domestic Harvest Falls Short**
• Greek imports of prepared tomatoes rose 15% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The increase was driven by a strong demand for processed tomato products during the summer season.
• Average import prices for prepared tomatoes edged up 3% over the past quarter, influenced by global supply chain disruptions.
Greek consumers are driving an uptick in imports of prepared tomatoes as domestic production falls short to meet summer demand. A warmer-than-expected spring has resulted in a smaller than anticipated harvest, leading Greek processors to rely more heavily on imported supplies. Industry insiders expect this trend to continue throughout the remainder of the year as consumers seek out convenient and shelf-stable tomato products for summer barbecue and outdoor gatherings.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,043,667 | 11,843,240 |
| 2021 | 9,243,890 | 9,406,176 |
| 2022 | 14,532,134 | 18,258,065 |
| 2023 | 16,776,107 | 24,891,356 |
| 2024 | 14,521,664 | 20,595,613 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,125,688 | 9,938,042 |
| Egypt | 2,351,372 | 2,973,913 |
| Turkey | 2,276,197 | 2,968,930 |
| Austria | 665,792 | 1,435,555 |
| Cyprus | 470,074 | 761,300 |
| China | 425,686 | 476,066 |
| Netherlands | 345,070 | 569,667 |
| Spain | 277,039 | 805,857 |
| United Kingdom | 233,343 | 180,722 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 83,234 | 78,515 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,397,257 | 10,541,910 |
| Egypt | 3,032,400 | 4,286,164 |
| China | 1,919,240 | 2,433,065 |
| Turkey | 1,892,462 | 3,135,815 |
| Netherlands | 825,667 | 1,313,550 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 392,957 | 523,333 |
| Germany | 301,220 | 634,399 |
| Spain | 206,212 | 790,500 |
| India | 200,648 | 259,615 |
| Austria | 157,652 | 354,045 |
