**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Specialty Chemicals**
**Residual Lyes and Lignin Sulphonates Imports Rise Amid Seasonal Demand**
• Total imports of residual lyes and lignin sulphonates rose 15% year-over-year to 22,000 tonnes in June.
• The increase is attributed to higher demand from the paper industry ahead of the summer production season.
• Prices for residual lyes and lignin sulphonates have stabilized following a brief spike due to supply chain disruptions.
Greece’s imports of specialty chemicals, including residual lyes and lignin sulphonates, continued to trend upward in June as manufacturers replenished stocks ahead of the peak summer demand period. The paper industry, a key consumer of these products, drove the increase in imports. As production ramps up for the summer season, manufacturers are likely to maintain their purchasing activity, supporting steady demand for residual lyes and lignin sulphonates over the next few months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,009,477 | 851,527 |
| 2021 | 1,970,292 | 985,260 |
| 2022 | 2,607,383 | 1,878,441 |
| 2023 | 2,061,874 | 1,379,296 |
| 2024 | 2,609,309 | 1,510,662 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 968,542 | 494,540 |
| Italy | 437,780 | 178,463 |
| South Africa | 432,000 | 202,221 |
| Russian Federation | 326,173 | 138,115 |
| Norway | 303,650 | 166,584 |
| United States | 52,870 | 272,762 |
| Austria | 47,110 | 18,844 |
| Latvia | 21,090 | 12,439 |
| Netherlands | 20,092 | 26,647 |
| Turkey | 2 | 47 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 599,630 | 294,869 |
| South Africa | 407,680 | 198,305 |
| Italy | 402,160 | 234,517 |
| Russian Federation | 333,685 | 208,864 |
| Norway | 227,660 | 140,060 |
| United States | 52,702 | 262,435 |
| Latvia | 21,090 | 10,101 |
| Netherlands | 7,000 | 8,237 |
| Belgium | 6,000 | 7,062 |
| Denmark | 2,500 | 5,770 |
