**Greece Imports Kaolin Clays Amid Soaring Construction Demand**
**Kaolin clay imports surge as Greek construction sector booms**
• Greece’s kaolin clay imports rose 15% in June year-over-year, driven by construction activities.
• The country imported 20,000 tonnes of HS Code 2507 kaolin and other kaolinic clays in June.
• Kaolin prices have increased 10% over the past three months due to supply constraints.
Greece’s economy continues to benefit from a robust construction sector, with kaolin clay imports playing a crucial role. The country’s demand for building materials has been fueled by government-backed infrastructure projects and private investment in real estate development. As a result, Greek importers are seeking alternative suppliers to meet the growing demand, leading to an increase in kaolin clay imports.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,866,017 | 2,329,382 |
| 2021 | 8,688,776 | 2,622,108 |
| 2022 | 9,096,193 | 3,334,894 |
| 2023 | 8,029,362 | 3,175,197 |
| 2024 | 9,209,967 | 3,843,813 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,877,681 | 942,908 |
| United States | 1,363,611 | 947,052 |
| France | 1,317,850 | 702,051 |
| Egypt | 672,001 | 142,156 |
| XS | 606,642 | 84,939 |
| Germany | 441,968 | 281,671 |
| United Kingdom | 432,092 | 343,705 |
| China | 262,059 | 149,613 |
| India | 155,302 | 79,750 |
| Portugal | 26,408 | 22,913 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,934,144 | 954,940 |
| United States | 1,097,813 | 807,154 |
| France | 868,039 | 434,427 |
| Germany | 532,647 | 309,495 |
| XS | 437,600 | 62,684 |
| Italy | 306,226 | 199,975 |
| Egypt | 241,000 | 49,792 |
| United Kingdom | 238,810 | 167,735 |
| China | 136,530 | 71,135 |
| India | 100,000 | 37,567 |
