**Greek Imports of Plastic Waste Rise Amid Supply Chain Constraints**
**Increased Demand for Secondary Materials in European Industry**
• Greek imports of plastic waste and scrap (HS code 3915) surged by 12.6% year-over-year in June, reaching 63,411 metric tons.
• The rise coincides with a decline in global crude oil prices, making secondary materials more competitive in the production process.
• European industry sources attribute the increase to supply chain disruptions affecting primary material supplies.
Greek imports of plastic waste and scrap have seen a notable uptick, driven by the growing demand for secondary materials in the European manufacturing sector. This trend is largely attributed to global supply chain constraints affecting primary material supplies, making plastic waste an attractive alternative. As industry players seek to minimize production costs, Greece’s strategic location enables it to capitalize on this shift.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,237,857 | 8,138,204 |
| 2021 | 34,604,385 | 9,733,873 |
| 2022 | 39,056,628 | 15,984,237 |
| 2023 | 39,839,613 | 9,362,714 |
| 2024 | 42,391,660 | 9,651,822 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 9,801,044 | 1,441,147 |
| Germany | 7,781,347 | 848,071 |
| Italy | 6,647,623 | 698,910 |
| United Kingdom | 4,516,414 | 1,506,752 |
| Poland | 3,762,643 | 1,828,342 |
| Israel | 2,990,390 | 650,257 |
| Turkey | 1,365,500 | 666,436 |
| Romania | 1,328,109 | 270,940 |
| Slovenia | 1,064,700 | 238,242 |
| Malta | 535,254 | 147,101 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 9,326,004 | 1,353,701 |
| United Kingdom | 9,225,714 | 2,821,765 |
| Germany | 5,769,736 | 1,016,155 |
| Italy | 5,052,893 | 339,736 |
| Romania | 2,077,070 | 454,044 |
| Israel | 1,726,250 | 514,593 |
| Turkey | 1,325,443 | 749,206 |
| Bulgaria | 745,190 | 281,267 |
| Poland | 706,343 | 371,637 |
| Slovenia | 691,585 | 177,537 |
