**Greek Imports of Sensitized Films Rise Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Photographic plates and sensitized films see increased imports from Asia**
• Greek imports of photographic plates and sensitized films (HS 3701) rose by 4.5% in the first quarter, reaching €6 million.
• The increase is attributed to seasonal demand for summer photography and tourism-related activities.
• Greece’s import prices for sensitized films decreased by an average of 2.3% compared to the same period last year.
Greek imports of photographic equipment are expected to stabilize this quarter as the country’s tourism industry recovers from pandemic-era lows. However, analysts note that supply chain disruptions in Asia may impact future shipments and prices. Greek manufacturers are also exploring domestic production options to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,852,429 | 17,146,672 |
| 2021 | 1,943,215 | 18,368,372 |
| 2022 | 2,166,584 | 20,575,873 |
| 2023 | 1,592,419 | 19,073,411 |
| 2024 | 1,680,783 | 17,316,530 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 642,311 | 7,067,097 |
| China | 545,339 | 2,134,848 |
| Netherlands | 158,178 | 3,187,353 |
| Germany | 155,177 | 2,635,691 |
| Spain | 55,442 | 260,284 |
| Italy | 24,517 | 91,422 |
| Bulgaria | 21,095 | 978,010 |
| France | 16,858 | 301,759 |
| Slovenia | 15,824 | 69,528 |
| Hong Kong | 14,868 | 58,037 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 682,271 | 7,583,406 |
| China | 452,268 | 1,731,427 |
| Netherlands | 138,651 | 3,865,477 |
| Germany | 138,527 | 3,459,244 |
| Spain | 57,534 | 281,794 |
| Austria | 40,261 | 98,025 |
| France | 22,218 | 298,417 |
| Bulgaria | 22,197 | 1,142,300 |
| Luxembourg | 9,911 | 159,371 |
| Hungary | 8,774 | 27,088 |
