The supplies of Greek potatoes from the major growing regions of Nevrokopi and Ano Vrontou in Serres have been exhausted for some time now. On the other hand, only minimal quantities remain from the crops of southern Greece. As a result, the Greek market relies heavily on imported potatoes from France, Cyprus, and Egypt, which began arriving in the first days of February. However, according to Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, owner of the customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers, it is Egypt that will cover the largest gaps in the Greek potato market until May.

“Imports have already begun, and according to usual data, potato imports from Egypt to Greece reach about 100.000 tons,” notes the Greek customs broker, based in the country’s largest port, Piraeus. “So far, demand is good, although shipments from Egypt to Piraeus and Thessaloniki have faced some delays in vessel arrivals in recent days. Smaller quantities of Egyptian potatoes may also enter through the small ports of Kiato and Astakos.”

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