**Greek Imports of Coal Tar Derivatives Surge in June**
**Increased demand from domestic refineries drives imports growth**
* Greek imports of pitch and pitch coke, HS code 2708, rose by 15.2% in June compared to the same month last year.
* The increase is attributed to a surge in demand from domestic refineries, which are increasing production to meet summer fuel shortages.
* Prices for coal tar derivatives have stabilized at around $1,200 per tonne, following a decline in May due to oversupply concerns.
Greek imports of pitch and pitch coke continued their upward trend in June, driven by increased demand from the country’s domestic refineries. As Greece prepares for the peak summer travel season, refineries are ramping up production to meet fuel shortages, resulting in higher import volumes. The stabilization of prices at around $1,200 per tonne suggests that market sentiment is improving, following concerns over oversupply in May.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,720,949 | 7,915,297 |
| 2021 | 16,221,260 | 9,247,313 |
| 2022 | 13,666,202 | 15,374,647 |
| 2023 | 14,205,435 | 14,287,889 |
| 2024 | 15,791,788 | 11,269,253 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 13,199,500 | 9,553,141 |
| Germany | 2,552,568 | 1,710,220 |
| Bulgaria | 39,720 | 5,892 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 12,714,500 | 12,926,633 |
| India | 971,935 | 972,181 |
| China | 519,000 | 389,075 |
