**Greek Imports of Vegetable Plaits Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Increased demand from Greek manufacturers drives up imports ahead of peak summer season**
• Greek imports of vegetable materials for plaiting (HS Code 1401) rose by 10% year-over-year in June, reaching a total value of $4.8 million.
• The increase is attributed to higher demand from local manufacturers producing traditional summer products such as palm fronds and wicker baskets.
• Prices of imported vegetable materials have remained relatively stable, averaging around €2 per kilogram.
Greek imports of vegetable materials for plaiting continue to rise ahead of the peak summer season, driven by increased demand from local manufacturers. The surge in imports is expected to support economic activity in the sector, although prices remain stable despite higher demand.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 377,254 | 477,533 |
| 2021 | 388,340 | 546,897 |
| 2022 | 602,525 | 807,048 |
| 2023 | 996,536 | 678,528 |
| 2024 | 646,943 | 656,817 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 252,787 | 277,197 |
| Turkey | 193,710 | 139,636 |
| Thailand | 50,339 | 35,929 |
| South Africa | 44,370 | 75,007 |
| Netherlands | 26,628 | 43,381 |
| XS | 23,400 | 14,000 |
| Portugal | 20,520 | 5,341 |
| Italy | 17,637 | 35,036 |
| Poland | 13,584 | 24,085 |
| Bulgaria | 3,608 | 2,213 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 469,169 | 53,703 |
| China | 228,338 | 235,836 |
| Turkey | 112,770 | 88,502 |
| XS | 69,280 | 37,472 |
| Netherlands | 24,662 | 56,871 |
| Thailand | 24,111 | 13,831 |
| South Africa | 18,000 | 25,825 |
| Singapore | 15,445 | 96,132 |
| Kenya | 9,800 | 5,371 |
| Madagascar | 9,000 | 28,260 |
