**Greece Wine Imports Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Greek wine shipments rise as European heatwave drives demand**
• Greek wine imports to the EU rose 12% in June compared to the same period last year.
• The increase is largely attributed to a strong demand for red wines, with sales of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties leading the growth.
• Prices for imported Greek wine have remained stable, averaging €5.50 per liter in June.
Greek wine imports continued their upward trend in June as the European heatwave fueled demand for refreshing beverages. The increase in shipments is expected to continue through the summer months as consumers seek out cooling drinks. Industry experts point to the strong performance of red wines, particularly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, as a key driver of growth.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,280,724 | 29,159,896 |
| 2021 | 18,744,846 | 53,825,014 |
| 2022 | 16,833,545 | 70,209,189 |
| 2023 | 17,670,866 | 78,334,980 |
| 2024 | 25,885,815 | 80,989,373 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,741,100 | 27,419,910 |
| Spain | 7,156,873 | 8,018,100 |
| Bulgaria | 2,931,862 | 1,219,566 |
| France | 2,456,437 | 33,086,451 |
| Germany | 661,278 | 2,128,448 |
| Cyprus | 411,736 | 651,250 |
| Netherlands | 397,520 | 2,180,459 |
| Hungary | 329,712 | 239,160 |
| Belgium | 150,888 | 399,650 |
| Estonia | 119,990 | 119,055 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,839,060 | 25,347,887 |
| Spain | 3,670,702 | 4,861,215 |
| France | 2,589,800 | 37,583,422 |
| Bulgaria | 1,657,327 | 796,489 |
| Germany | 655,908 | 2,066,399 |
| Netherlands | 239,934 | 1,441,680 |
| Belgium | 168,971 | 467,056 |
| Romania | 166,679 | 93,177 |
| Macedonia | 67,702 | 35,640 |
| Sweden | 57,067 | 214,446 |
