**Imports of Greek Fluorspar Surge Amid EU Market Recovery**
Greek Imports of Key Mining Commodities Rise in Q2
* Imports of Greek feldspar, leucite, and nepheline increased by 15% year-over-year in the second quarter.
* The surge is attributed to a recovery in European Union industrial production, driven by growing demand for construction materials and ceramics.
* Prices for Greek fluorspar rose by 8% during the same period due to supply chain disruptions.
A rebound in EU economic activity has led to an uptick in imports of key mining commodities from Greece. The country’s feldspar, leucite, and nepheline exports are expected to continue supporting local production of construction materials and ceramics. However, analysts caution that prices may remain volatile due to ongoing supply chain issues.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,238,476 | 2,009,400 |
| 2021 | 12,230,028 | 2,399,039 |
| 2022 | 10,784,687 | 2,488,038 |
| 2023 | 11,412,840 | 2,238,398 |
| 2024 | 15,889,300 | 2,569,946 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,041,189 | 733,429 |
| Pakistan | 1,821,852 | 749,821 |
| Spain | 1,104,050 | 497,807 |
| Germany | 494,100 | 484,118 |
| Macedonia | 274,880 | 23,376 |
| Turkey | 100,529 | 48,414 |
| Mexico | 48,000 | 30,024 |
| Netherlands | 3,000 | 1,590 |
| Poland | 1,000 | 530 |
| Norway | 700 | 837 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,021,720 | 469,244 |
| Macedonia | 3,228,990 | 274,940 |
| Pakistan | 1,955,000 | 713,371 |
| Spain | 580,280 | 280,115 |
| Germany | 355,150 | 364,041 |
| Netherlands | 126,000 | 58,945 |
| Turkey | 120,000 | 60,221 |
| Mexico | 24,000 | 16,895 |
| Croatia | 1,400 | 313 |
| Norway | 300 | 313 |
