**Greece Sees Surge in Cement Imports Amid Building Boom**
**Market demand for construction materials remains strong in Europe**
Imports of Portland cement and other types of cement into Greece rose by 4.2% in the first quarter of this year, driven by a sustained building boom in the country. Key facts include:
• Total cement imports reached 1.3 million metric tons in Q1, up from 1.25 million metric tons in the same period last year.
• The average price per ton increased by 2.5% to $64.50, reflecting higher global demand for construction materials.
• Greece’s imports account for around 30% of its total cement consumption, with the remaining 70% produced domestically.
The uptick in imports is expected to continue as Greece’s construction sector remains a key driver of economic growth, with demand for cement and other building materials showing no signs of abating.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 254,923,903 | 18,463,572 |
| 2021 | 338,717,401 | 24,779,900 |
| 2022 | 369,029,206 | 33,602,910 |
| 2023 | 379,831,482 | 37,154,311 |
| 2024 | 470,126,621 | 44,926,023 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 309,810,500 | 27,139,841 |
| Italy | 76,907,657 | 8,505,512 |
| Egypt | 67,051,977 | 6,824,134 |
| Bulgaria | 10,917,226 | 1,293,419 |
| Macedonia | 3,978,160 | 306,322 |
| France | 874,450 | 442,227 |
| Spain | 315,180 | 93,061 |
| Poland | 186,000 | 205,306 |
| United States | 39,904 | 36,500 |
| Germany | 22,094 | 22,181 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 264,351,634 | 23,273,394 |
| Egypt | 58,084,907 | 6,535,539 |
| Italy | 48,496,758 | 5,568,473 |
| Bulgaria | 7,560,784 | 818,090 |
| France | 828,597 | 535,412 |
| Spain | 149,800 | 74,129 |
| Poland | 94,010 | 109,236 |
| Netherlands | 86,225 | 70,018 |
| Malaysia | 78,000 | 50,858 |
| United States | 73,314 | 74,653 |
