**Greek Imports of Hydraulic Lime Rise Amid Construction Boom**
**Greece Sees Surge in Demand for Building Materials**
• Greek imports of hydraulic lime (HS Code 2522) rose by 12% year-over-year in June.
• The increase is attributed to a growth in construction activity driven by government infrastructure projects and residential building expansion.
• Higher demand has led to a corresponding price rise, with the average import value increasing by 8% in the same period.
Greek imports of hydraulic lime have been boosted by a surge in construction activity, driven by government infrastructure projects and residential building expansion. This growth is expected to continue in the coming months, supporting imports of essential materials like hydraulic lime. As the economy recovers from the pandemic-induced slowdown, demand for building materials remains strong, driving prices up.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,051,968 | 722,933 |
| 2021 | 14,908,222 | 1,922,688 |
| 2022 | 13,983,121 | 2,795,123 |
| 2023 | 13,929,414 | 2,873,003 |
| 2024 | 12,694,002 | 2,352,495 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 7,318,582 | 1,483,155 |
| Turkey | 4,200,640 | 501,841 |
| Italy | 777,583 | 183,771 |
| France | 296,123 | 112,593 |
| Bulgaria | 64,450 | 14,140 |
| Germany | 18,010 | 45,835 |
| India | 12,110 | 1,380 |
| Spain | 2,630 | 2,472 |
| Belgium | 2,500 | 2,624 |
| United Kingdom | 873 | 2,531 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 8,933,300 | 2,210,208 |
| Turkey | 4,420,880 | 509,203 |
| Italy | 221,918 | 69,745 |
| France | 148,000 | 42,521 |
| Bulgaria | 141,630 | 20,432 |
| Albania | 48,350 | 5,813 |
| Switzerland | 10,854 | 7,106 |
| Germany | 3,060 | 4,491 |
| Belgium | 1,250 | 1,145 |
| Netherlands | 101 | 294 |
