Greece Activated Carbon Imports Surge Amid Summer Demand
Greek businesses increase imports of activated carbon to meet peak demand from summer industries
* Greek imports of activated carbon (HS Code 3802) rose by 12.5% in June compared to the same month last year.
* The surge is largely driven by increased demand from water treatment and air purification plants, which operate at higher capacities during the hot summer months.
* Prices for activated carbon imported into Greece have stabilized after a brief period of volatility earlier this year due to global supply chain disruptions.
Greek businesses are stepping up imports of activated carbon to meet peak summer demand from industries such as water treatment and air purification. The increased activity is in line with seasonal trends, as warm weather drives up consumption of these essential products.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,044,187 | 4,472,282 |
| 2021 | 5,572,858 | 5,264,283 |
| 2022 | 7,390,502 | 8,520,916 |
| 2023 | 5,426,116 | 7,124,291 |
| 2024 | 4,011,959 | 5,354,448 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,565,924 | 1,409,924 |
| Italy | 520,285 | 1,115,988 |
| Bulgaria | 480,634 | 216,843 |
| United States | 234,853 | 401,862 |
| Germany | 219,764 | 410,107 |
| France | 172,933 | 250,916 |
| Belgium | 152,273 | 234,313 |
| Egypt | 147,000 | 19,822 |
| Netherlands | 139,565 | 532,020 |
| Philippines | 110,000 | 190,520 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,700,700 | 1,494,295 |
| Germany | 939,728 | 1,191,908 |
| France | 634,010 | 518,152 |
| Italy | 504,965 | 1,002,842 |
| Netherlands | 444,477 | 992,072 |
| China | 384,360 | 1,014,320 |
| United States | 304,395 | 298,165 |
| Bulgaria | 153,500 | 56,053 |
| Belgium | 108,165 | 148,167 |
| Philippines | 72,600 | 132,858 |
