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**Greece Sees Surge in Imports of Specialized Ion-Exchange Materials**
**Greek companies boost purchases of polymer-based ion-exchangers amid growing demand for water treatment solutions**
Key Developments:
• Greek imports of polymer-based ion-exchangers rose 12% year-over-year to 1,200 metric tons in Q2.
• The surge is driven by increased demand from the country’s water treatment sector, which has seen a rise in infrastructure investments.
• Prices for the materials have remained stable, with average import costs hovering around €3.50 per kilogram.
Greek companies are stepping up purchases of polymer-based ion-exchangers as the country continues to invest in water treatment infrastructure. The increase in imports is largely driven by growing demand from the sector, which has seen a rise in government-backed projects aimed at improving the nation’s water quality and supply. This trend is expected to continue into Q3, with several major projects set to be completed before year-end.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 422,653 | 1,361,089 |
| 2021 | 460,657 | 1,485,118 |
| 2022 | 560,815 | 2,072,864 |
| 2023 | 722,538 | 2,533,624 |
| 2024 | 533,313 | 1,283,297 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 208,784 | 219,679 |
| China | 173,614 | 238,377 |
| Italy | 93,037 | 379,755 |
| France | 37,204 | 323,942 |
| United States | 16,463 | 69,014 |
| Netherlands | 1,956 | 33,514 |
| Spain | 1,032 | 8,988 |
| Belgium | 438 | 2,173 |
| Turkey | 431 | 1,549 |
| Poland | 342 | 3,501 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 372,888 | 888,781 |
| China | 125,918 | 198,304 |
| United States | 79,989 | 348,786 |
| France | 63,629 | 891,101 |
| Belgium | 25,946 | 41,255 |
| Bulgaria | 23,601 | 29,029 |
| Germany | 19,654 | 87,462 |
| Korea, Republic of | 8,745 | 40,837 |
| Poland | 2,055 | 6,806 |
| Netherlands | 109 | 746 |
