**Greek Imports of Footwear and Polishes Rise Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greece Sees Increased Demand for Household Items Ahead of Summer**
• Greek imports of footwear and polishes rose 4.5% in May compared to the same month last year.
• Furniture accounted for the majority of the increase, with a 6.2% rise due to strong demand from the tourism sector.
• Floor polish imports also saw a significant jump, up 8.3%, driven by increased construction activity ahead of the summer season.
Greek imports of footwear and polishes picked up in May as consumers and businesses prepared for the summer months. Strong demand from the tourism sector drove furniture imports higher, while increased construction activity fueled growth in floor polish imports. The rise in household goods imports comes as Greece’s economy continues to recover from a prolonged downturn, with many sectors showing signs of improvement ahead of the peak tourist season.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,013,362 | 7,113,416 |
| 2021 | 4,197,304 | 7,204,420 |
| 2022 | 4,481,892 | 8,659,600 |
| 2023 | 3,987,345 | 8,368,622 |
| 2024 | 3,803,425 | 8,184,996 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,905,777 | 979,240 |
| Netherlands | 619,147 | 1,030,198 |
| Germany | 290,391 | 2,134,647 |
| Italy | 243,226 | 963,703 |
| Turkey | 224,887 | 455,181 |
| China | 179,504 | 434,683 |
| France | 62,331 | 206,177 |
| Belgium | 54,437 | 145,825 |
| Spain | 50,650 | 300,699 |
| Bulgaria | 42,793 | 244,843 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,889,551 | 1,045,526 |
| Netherlands | 717,337 | 1,165,226 |
| Italy | 364,002 | 1,181,698 |
| Germany | 323,548 | 2,126,563 |
| Turkey | 297,972 | 513,784 |
| China | 130,578 | 290,934 |
| Poland | 69,377 | 371,935 |
| Bulgaria | 44,771 | 271,044 |
| Spain | 36,930 | 296,315 |
| Portugal | 27,656 | 212,595 |
