**Greek Imports of Graphite Rise Amid Supply Chain Concerns**
**Natural graphite shipments surge in June as demand outweighs supply**
• Greece’s natural graphite imports increased by 15.6% year-over-year to 3,500 metric tons in June.
• The rise in imports is attributed to strong demand from the country’s manufacturing sector, which has seen a rebound in production following the pandemic.
• Prices for natural graphite have remained stable, with average import costs at €1,800 per ton, influenced by global market trends and supply chain concerns.
Greek businesses continue to rely on imported natural graphite to meet growing domestic demand. The June surge is largely driven by increased activity in sectors such as electronics and construction, which require high-quality graphite for their production processes. Industry analysts expect this trend to persist through the summer months, with a potential impact on prices if global supply chain issues worsen.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73,958 | 314,258 |
| 2021 | 142,166 | 369,530 |
| 2022 | 165,660 | 727,546 |
| 2023 | 143,953 | 515,337 |
| 2024 | 29,531 | 289,500 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 13,205 | 196,510 |
| Czech Republic | 8,000 | 7,960 |
| Belgium | 4,120 | 61,313 |
| Bulgaria | 2,458 | 5,714 |
| China | 1,500 | 8,732 |
| Germany | 241 | 7,981 |
| Cyprus | 4 | 450 |
| Ireland | 3 | 840 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 88,811 | 150,631 |
| Brazil | 26,220 | 22,923 |
| Italy | 22,671 | 330,965 |
| Czech Republic | 6,000 | 7,000 |
| Netherlands | 90 | 708 |
| Poland | 72 | 299 |
| Bulgaria | 62 | 1,182 |
| Romania | 18 | 715 |
| United States | 6 | 466 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 70 |
