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**Greece Sees Surge in Essential Oil Imports Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Essential oils shipments increase as summer demand rises**
• Greece’s essential oil imports rose by 12.5% in June, year-over-year.
• The country imported a total of 1,250 metric tons of terpeneless and terpenic essential oils during the month.
• Average import prices for essential oils increased by 8.3% compared to May.
Greece’s essential oil imports have been driven higher by seasonal demand from the fragrance industry, which typically experiences peak sales in the summer months. The country’s importers are also seeking to replenish stocks ahead of a busy period for perfumes and other scented products. As global supply chains continue to navigate inflationary pressures, Greek companies are looking to secure stable supplies of essential oils at competitive prices.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 169,299 | 3,638,816 |
| 2021 | 253,418 | 4,363,137 |
| 2022 | 258,200 | 4,744,885 |
| 2023 | 412,627 | 6,847,880 |
| 2024 | 471,374 | 8,167,774 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 99,660 | 743,148 |
| Spain | 76,933 | 904,778 |
| France | 64,569 | 2,017,214 |
| Netherlands | 45,162 | 418,405 |
| Bulgaria | 35,852 | 167,922 |
| Germany | 28,107 | 615,647 |
| Poland | 21,662 | 415,611 |
| Egypt | 20,483 | 142,053 |
| United Kingdom | 19,089 | 400,371 |
| United States | 9,792 | 479,936 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 126,527 | 997,367 |
| Spain | 76,984 | 667,596 |
| France | 34,065 | 1,439,412 |
| Germany | 31,600 | 656,716 |
| Egypt | 25,724 | 264,395 |
| Netherlands | 23,429 | 262,219 |
| United States | 19,874 | 336,102 |
| Bulgaria | 17,747 | 386,560 |
| Poland | 16,927 | 460,556 |
| United Kingdom | 13,078 | 272,469 |
