**Greek Imports of Fresh Produce Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Market Trends Boost Greek Fresh Produce Imports Ahead of Peak Season**
• Greek imports of fresh produce rose by 4.5% in June from a year earlier, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
• The increase was driven by higher demand for fruits and vegetables during the summer months, with imports of tomatoes and cucumbers showing significant gains.
• Prices for imported produce remained relatively stable, despite a slight rise in global shipping costs due to increased energy prices.
Greek imports of fresh produce surged in June as consumers prepared for the peak summer season. The growth was mainly driven by higher demand for fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. While prices remained stable, concerns over supply chain disruptions and potential heat waves in major producing regions may impact future import volumes.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,297,720 | 16,871,604 |
| 2021 | 13,330,494 | 21,949,543 |
| 2022 | 16,119,371 | 27,542,699 |
| 2023 | 15,016,623 | 29,766,177 |
| 2024 | 16,807,220 | 29,241,244 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,947,233 | 11,572,743 |
| Egypt | 3,363,042 | 3,252,605 |
| Netherlands | 1,567,524 | 2,464,844 |
| South Africa | 998,040 | 6,213,380 |
| Germany | 824,438 | 1,469,182 |
| Morocco | 315,701 | 1,099,259 |
| Bulgaria | 312,294 | 495,898 |
| France | 281,373 | 47,040 |
| Italy | 229,542 | 786,955 |
| Poland | 153,843 | 118,689 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,675,949 | 12,354,927 |
| Egypt | 1,946,651 | 2,078,370 |
| Netherlands | 1,191,348 | 2,016,301 |
| South Africa | 969,186 | 6,430,201 |
| Germany | 814,145 | 1,511,659 |
| Bulgaria | 467,999 | 610,125 |
| Morocco | 355,800 | 1,517,478 |
| Poland | 345,663 | 319,141 |
| Italy | 237,646 | 744,420 |
| Spain | 173,011 | 445,276 |
