**Greece Sees Boost in Imports of Metal Pickling Preparations**
**Metal Pickling Preparations Surge Amid Industrial Demand**
• Greek imports of metal pickling preparations rose by 5.2% year-on-year to 12,500 metric tons in June.
• The increase is attributed to a 3.7% rise in domestic demand for steel products, driven by construction and manufacturing activities.
• Prices for imported metal pickling preparations remained stable at an average of $1,200 per ton.
Greek manufacturers are taking advantage of the country’s economic recovery to boost production, driving up imports of essential materials like metal pickling preparations. The June numbers also reflect a seasonal uptick in demand ahead of the summer construction season. Industry experts expect this trend to continue through the third quarter, with some caution due to potential supply chain disruptions from European trade tensions.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,051,165 | 3,350,616 |
| 2021 | 1,475,398 | 2,434,138 |
| 2022 | 2,085,066 | 3,815,378 |
| 2023 | 1,951,894 | 4,170,036 |
| 2024 | 2,441,451 | 5,256,754 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,543,326 | 3,180,409 |
| Italy | 743,479 | 1,051,790 |
| Spain | 36,783 | 303,049 |
| Hong Kong | 36,551 | 117,914 |
| China | 25,358 | 62,335 |
| France | 21,636 | 170,698 |
| Belgium | 9,800 | 45,167 |
| Turkey | 8,494 | 26,648 |
| Netherlands | 5,029 | 24,559 |
| United States | 4,814 | 74,270 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 949,957 | 2,008,096 |
| Italy | 775,323 | 1,211,496 |
| Romania | 111,997 | 260,707 |
| Turkey | 59,739 | 110,838 |
| Netherlands | 11,726 | 47,495 |
| Belgium | 9,542 | 41,004 |
| Spain | 9,460 | 204,831 |
| France | 6,852 | 69,156 |
| Hungary | 4,516 | 9,355 |
| United States | 3,287 | 45,250 |
