**Greek Imports of Halogen Elements Surge in Q2**
**Boosted by Pharmaceutical Sector Demand and Price Stability**
• Greek imports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine reached 10,500 mt in Q2, a 12% increase from the same period last year.
• The surge is largely driven by growing demand from Greece’s pharmaceutical sector, which relies heavily on these halogen elements for manufacturing purposes.
• Prices for these commodities remained stable throughout the quarter, contributing to the uptick in imports.
Greek imports of halogen elements have picked up pace in Q2, as the country’s pharmaceutical sector continues to drive demand. The stable price environment has also encouraged companies to increase their purchasing volumes. As Greece’s economy slowly recovers from the pandemic-induced downturn, this trend is expected to continue, with potential implications for domestic production and trade balances.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,140,190 | 812,459 |
| 2021 | 1,127,224 | 826,201 |
| 2022 | 833,842 | 1,108,961 |
| 2023 | 519,327 | 842,583 |
| 2024 | 414,609 | 894,869 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 397,300 | 641,975 |
| Germany | 13,978 | 223,603 |
| Italy | 1,935 | 7,048 |
| Spain | 1,270 | 12,730 |
| Poland | 50 | 4,250 |
| Slovenia | 31 | 2,467 |
| Lithuania | 25 | 1,700 |
| Belgium | 17 | 668 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 357 |
| India | 1 | 50 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 484,908 | 794,082 |
| Romania | 33,800 | 25,350 |
| Germany | 331 | 14,154 |
| Austria | 124 | 1,717 |
| Lithuania | 113 | 3,400 |
| Belgium | 18 | 112 |
| Slovenia | 13 | 959 |
| Italy | 10 | 417 |
| Slovakia | 5 | 369 |
| Korea, Republic of | 3 | 1,799 |
