**Greek Imports of Untrimmed Slate Rise Amid Global Shortage**
**Market Sees Increased Demand for Construction Materials Ahead of Winter**
• Greek imports of untrimmed slate from foreign countries rose by 12.5% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The increase was mainly driven by a surge in demand from domestic construction companies preparing for winter renovation projects.
• Prices for imported slate remained relatively stable, with an average cost of $2.15 per ton, slightly lower than in May.
Greek imports of untrimmed slate have seen a moderate increase this summer due to strong demand from the local construction sector. Industry insiders attribute this trend to the ongoing shortage of high-quality slate worldwide, which has driven up prices and led companies to seek alternative suppliers. Despite a slight dip in June prices, market analysts expect Greek imports to remain steady through the remainder of the year as winter projects gain momentum.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,562,720 | 293,264 |
| 2021 | 3,122,877 | 564,063 |
| 2022 | 2,783,029 | 558,654 |
| 2023 | 2,849,469 | 561,154 |
| 2024 | 2,476,711 | 562,407 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1,455,605 | 243,877 |
| Bulgaria | 517,000 | 207,955 |
| Cyprus | 220,100 | 27,254 |
| India | 203,500 | 60,718 |
| Romania | 47,560 | 12,747 |
| Brazil | 26,336 | 8,067 |
| Macedonia | 6,610 | 1,789 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1,278,363 | 189,578 |
| Bulgaria | 927,094 | 286,962 |
| Cyprus | 282,950 | 33,290 |
| Romania | 147,600 | 6,750 |
| India | 138,000 | 32,205 |
| Brazil | 26,732 | 8,204 |
| Germany | 24,500 | 3,240 |
| Poland | 23,500 | 700 |
| China | 730 | 225 |
