**Greek Imports of Sulphuric Acid Rise Amid Chemical Demand Boom**
**Market analysts attribute growth to industrial production expansion and seasonal demand**
* Greek imports of sulphuric acid (HS Code 2807) surged by 12% in the first quarter, year-over-year.
* The increase is largely driven by a 15% rise in chemical imports from European Union countries, particularly Germany and Italy.
* Prices for sulphuric acid rose by 8% over the same period due to supply chain disruptions and higher energy costs.
Greek businesses are stocking up on sulphuric acid as industrial production expands and seasonal demand increases. The country’s growing manufacturing sector, particularly in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, is driving import growth.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 117,005,053 | 4,465,122 |
| 2021 | 47,162,658 | 4,490,854 |
| 2022 | 37,070,782 | 4,379,818 |
| 2023 | 87,601,370 | 6,941,997 |
| 2024 | 43,384,019 | 6,278,377 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 32,000,291 | 4,982,635 |
| Turkey | 9,550,547 | 650,770 |
| XS | 770,680 | 106,778 |
| Hungary | 292,730 | 39,295 |
| Netherlands | 259,440 | 71,816 |
| Spain | 243,879 | 163,035 |
| Germany | 132,114 | 158,836 |
| Belgium | 94,079 | 34,396 |
| Italy | 30,194 | 54,480 |
| France | 7,374 | 4,125 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 73,676,213 | 5,558,051 |
| Turkey | 10,701,098 | 736,071 |
| XS | 1,742,580 | 135,930 |
| Hungary | 1,065,690 | 168,146 |
| Spain | 163,549 | 113,414 |
| Germany | 98,335 | 104,413 |
| Belgium | 76,469 | 32,934 |
| Egypt | 48,000 | 68,400 |
| Netherlands | 20,520 | 8,322 |
| Italy | 4,812 | 4,115 |
