Greece Sees Rise in Unworked Animal Bone Imports in Q2
Greek Importers Boost Demand for Unprocessed Animal Products Ahead of Summer Season
• Greek imports of unworked animal bones and horn-cores rose 10% year-over-year in the second quarter, totaling 1,300 metric tons.
• The increase is attributed to a surge in demand from manufacturers of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
• Prices remained steady at $2.50 per kilogram, as suppliers in EU countries maintained their prices due to stable raw material costs.
Greek importers increased their purchases of unworked animal bones and horn-cores in the second quarter, driven by growing demand for these products in the country’s cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. As the summer season approaches, manufacturers are stockpiling essential ingredients, leading to a boost in imports from EU suppliers. The steady prices indicate that raw material costs remain stable, with no immediate impact on import volumes expected.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,865,193 | 168,689 |
| 2021 | 1,537,925 | 142,943 |
| 2022 | 2,738,575 | 827,863 |
| 2023 | 3,177,254 | 1,002,496 |
| 2024 | 3,094,425 | 599,528 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,340,251 | 58,868 |
| Germany | 568,869 | 419,075 |
| Slovakia | 184,000 | 115,920 |
| Italy | 1,059 | 2,625 |
| Hungary | 99 | 589 |
| Poland | 72 | 444 |
| France | 43 | 1,874 |
| Czech Republic | 31 | 128 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 5 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,309,097 | 90,228 |
| Germany | 760,214 | 768,576 |
| Hungary | 63,087 | 103,459 |
| Slovakia | 44,000 | 37,840 |
| Italy | 775 | 2,045 |
| Poland | 76 | 315 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 28 |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 5 |
