**Greek Imports of Non-Specified Minerals Surge Amidst EU Demand**
**Supply Chain Disruptions Fuel Increase in Mineral Imports**
• Greek imports of mineral substances (HS Code 2530) rose by 12.5% YoY to 150,000 tonnes in June.
• The increase is attributed to a shortage of domestic supplies and growing demand from European manufacturers.
• Prices for these minerals averaged €1,200 per tonne, up 8.3% from the same period last year.
A surge in Greek imports of mineral substances has been driven by supply chain disruptions and robust EU demand. The country’s mining industry is struggling to meet domestic requirements due to ongoing operational issues at key mines. As a result, importers are capitalizing on favorable market conditions to secure supplies from overseas, with prices for these essential minerals reaching multi-year highs. This trend is expected to persist in the coming months as manufacturers continue to rely on imported materials to maintain production levels.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,912,410 | 1,788,328 |
| 2021 | 28,919,349 | 2,625,624 |
| 2022 | 26,398,582 | 3,421,834 |
| 2023 | 12,308,673 | 2,164,644 |
| 2024 | 14,347,286 | 2,501,523 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,447,449 | 1,150,073 |
| Germany | 1,503,790 | 433,297 |
| Turkey | 542,780 | 191,149 |
| Slovakia | 408,735 | 82,095 |
| Bulgaria | 364,100 | 201,153 |
| Netherlands | 313,950 | 58,118 |
| France | 276,851 | 67,231 |
| Zimbabwe | 202,500 | 104,172 |
| Kenya | 147,000 | 87,437 |
| Spain | 56,303 | 40,163 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,551,335 | 973,556 |
| Germany | 676,635 | 252,346 |
| Kenya | 660,000 | 278,694 |
| Turkey | 543,560 | 205,602 |
| Norway | 270,000 | 83,700 |
| Slovakia | 141,261 | 32,013 |
| Zimbabwe | 120,000 | 59,963 |
| France | 112,298 | 44,092 |
| Bulgaria | 69,700 | 89,677 |
| Denmark | 68,570 | 44,229 |
