**Greece Sees Surge in Chemical Imports Amid Industry Growth**
**Greek businesses increase purchases of reaction initiators and catalysts**
* Greek imports of reaction initiators and catalysts (HS Code 3815) rose 12% year-over-year in June, reaching 1.3 million euros.
* The increase comes as Greece’s chemical industry experiences a growth spurt due to rising demand for plastics and pharmaceuticals.
* Seasonal factors also contribute to the surge, with many businesses replenishing stock ahead of the summer production season.
Greek imports of reaction initiators and catalysts are expected to continue growing in line with the country’s expanding chemicals sector. The increased demand is driven by a rise in domestic production of plastics and pharmaceuticals, as well as the country’s integration into regional supply chains. As Greece’s chemical industry continues to expand, its reliance on imported inputs like reaction initiators and catalysts will likely persist.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,761,128 | 32,310,168 |
| 2021 | 13,094,569 | 47,474,405 |
| 2022 | 14,125,385 | 75,814,891 |
| 2023 | 17,131,166 | 52,770,029 |
| 2024 | 17,155,810 | 52,768,212 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,498,839 | 33,202,649 |
| Turkey | 1,533,795 | 2,439,410 |
| Bulgaria | 1,024,094 | 1,154,230 |
| France | 738,787 | 7,185,739 |
| Hungary | 391,020 | 757,934 |
| Italy | 209,232 | 3,797,074 |
| Spain | 203,550 | 517,189 |
| Romania | 165,101 | 101,202 |
| Netherlands | 129,998 | 1,024,864 |
| Norway | 87,369 | 195,248 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,306,184 | 28,559,558 |
| Bulgaria | 3,673,942 | 3,875,711 |
| Turkey | 1,265,268 | 1,804,135 |
| France | 518,033 | 3,816,966 |
| Hungary | 413,840 | 963,078 |
| Italy | 353,374 | 5,149,076 |
| Netherlands | 340,910 | 5,006,122 |
| United States | 62,333 | 484,085 |
| Belgium | 58,121 | 1,129,831 |
| Norway | 46,971 | 100,321 |
