**Greece’s Printing Ink Imports See Slight Boost Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greek Businesses Meet Growing Demand for Specialty Inks**
* Greek imports of printing ink rose 3.5% year-over-year to 1,200 tons in June, driven by seasonal demand from the packaging and publishing sectors.
* The average price of imported printing ink increased 2.4% to $2,150 per ton, reflecting higher global raw material costs.
* Major suppliers of printing ink to Greece included China (43%), Germany (26%) and Italy (15%).
Greece’s imports of specialty inks have picked up pace as the country’s packaging industry gears up for peak demand during the summer months. The increase in volumes is modest but reflects growing domestic consumption, particularly from the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics sectors. As global raw material costs continue to rise, prices of imported printing ink are expected to remain elevated, potentially offsetting any potential gains from a stronger euro against major suppliers’ currencies.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,898,699 | 61,131,619 |
| 2021 | 8,279,718 | 66,937,801 |
| 2022 | 7,688,503 | 74,588,227 |
| 2023 | 8,203,912 | 86,633,895 |
| 2024 | 9,091,302 | 93,615,564 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,078,901 | 32,631,994 |
| France | 1,640,606 | 6,462,060 |
| Italy | 1,634,726 | 15,036,787 |
| Turkey | 504,323 | 1,618,009 |
| Austria | 453,472 | 11,929,309 |
| Spain | 314,450 | 1,335,225 |
| Poland | 300,795 | 3,568,322 |
| Belgium | 262,902 | 1,692,341 |
| Ireland | 250,526 | 3,947,715 |
| Netherlands | 200,220 | 8,628,781 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,277,606 | 33,470,423 |
| Italy | 1,510,893 | 13,541,010 |
| France | 962,798 | 6,878,866 |
| Turkey | 525,054 | 1,663,680 |
| Austria | 383,027 | 9,825,174 |
| Belgium | 351,371 | 2,456,557 |
| Poland | 261,314 | 1,710,882 |
| Spain | 261,163 | 1,217,245 |
| Netherlands | 179,538 | 7,988,300 |
| Ireland | 118,910 | 2,518,710 |
