**Greece’s Granite Exports Rise Amid Global Construction Boom**
**Greek Granite Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Local Supply**
• Greek granite imports rose 12% year-over-year in June to 3.5 million tons, driven by strong construction demand.
• The increase was largely due to growing exports from Greece to countries like Italy and Turkey, where infrastructure projects are ongoing.
• Prices for Greek granite remained steady at $30 per ton, reflecting stable global market conditions.
Greece’s granite industry has benefited from a surge in global construction activity, with many European countries investing heavily in infrastructure development. As a result, demand for high-quality building stone like granite has outpaced local supply, leading to an increase in imports. The Greek government’s efforts to promote the country’s natural stone exports have also contributed to the growth, as companies capitalize on the rising global demand.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,193,834 | 852,818 |
| 2021 | 27,805,955 | 1,471,921 |
| 2022 | 24,045,155 | 2,139,111 |
| 2023 | 31,280,199 | 2,824,604 |
| 2024 | 26,271,198 | 1,847,242 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 24,693,345 | 1,403,389 |
| Turkey | 697,148 | 212,279 |
| India | 447,985 | 116,879 |
| Egypt | 288,780 | 50,552 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 53,140 | 21,627 |
| Tunisia | 36,000 | 11,248 |
| China | 26,775 | 9,515 |
| Czech Republic | 23,392 | 10,428 |
| Hungary | 3,366 | 3,123 |
| Germany | 1,011 | 1,359 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 28,278,640 | 1,795,333 |
| Egypt | 953,008 | 211,685 |
| India | 751,678 | 236,030 |
| Zimbabwe | 450,990 | 243,274 |
| Turkey | 431,741 | 156,492 |
| China | 180,640 | 76,043 |
| South Africa | 163,375 | 63,395 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 53,500 | 25,799 |
| Spain | 6,300 | 3,207 |
| Bulgaria | 4,932 | 7,569 |
