**Greek Imports of Asphalt Mixtures Rise Amid Infrastructure Push**
**Greece’s Construction Sector Boosts Demand for Road Materials**
• Greek imports of bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt rose 8.5% in May from the same month a year earlier, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
• The increase is attributed to a surge in construction activity, driven by government investments in infrastructure projects and road maintenance initiatives.
• Prices for these imports have remained steady despite the uptick in demand, averaging around 420 euros per tonne.
Greece’s construction sector continues to drive demand for asphalt mixtures as the government accelerates its investment plans. The country’s aim to improve its transportation network and increase economic growth has led to a significant boost in road construction projects. As a result, imports of bituminous mixtures are expected to remain elevated in the near term, despite some seasonal fluctuations typically seen during the summer months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 145,011 | 158,397 |
| 2021 | 304,556 | 698,228 |
| 2022 | 305,270 | 640,266 |
| 2023 | 69,363 | 566,178 |
| 2024 | 98,831 | 149,082 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 32,960 | 24,759 |
| Austria | 29,800 | 26,942 |
| Cyprus | 17,244 | 6,898 |
| Germany | 8,107 | 21,318 |
| Netherlands | 4,536 | 33,156 |
| Spain | 2,147 | 22,186 |
| Bulgaria | 2,037 | 4,297 |
| Belgium | 1,767 | 8,180 |
| Czech Republic | 115 | 959 |
| Poland | 106 | 336 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 24,846 | 241,025 |
| Spain | 21,035 | 243,956 |
| Macedonia | 11,000 | 10,718 |
| Italy | 5,356 | 28,956 |
| Netherlands | 3,690 | 25,767 |
| Belgium | 1,794 | 8,633 |
| Poland | 784 | 908 |
| Switzerland | 540 | 4,032 |
| Czech Republic | 167 | 912 |
| Bulgaria | 80 | 453 |
