**Greece Sees Surge in Import of Plastic Monofilaments**
**Greek Industry Buys Up More Monofilaments Amid Construction Boom**
• Imports of plastic monofilaments into Greece rose by 12.5% year-over-year to 4,200 tons in May.
• The increase is largely driven by the ongoing construction boom and demand for infrastructure projects.
• Prices for plastic monofilaments imported into Greece averaged at €1,500 per ton, up from €1,300 last year.
Greece’s import of plastic monofilaments accelerated in May as the country’s construction sector continues to thrive. The sector’s growth is largely driven by government investments and infrastructure projects. As a result, demand for raw materials such as plastic monofilaments has surged, leading to increased imports. With prices rising due to supply chain constraints, manufacturers are keenly watching market trends to adjust their production costs accordingly.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,611,973 | 22,977,946 |
| 2021 | 8,968,734 | 30,068,280 |
| 2022 | 9,065,124 | 38,407,071 |
| 2023 | 10,533,990 | 36,847,524 |
| 2024 | 12,229,180 | 42,901,752 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,819,029 | 17,311,608 |
| Bulgaria | 3,876,411 | 5,945,038 |
| Italy | 1,501,175 | 11,412,187 |
| Romania | 576,987 | 1,776,783 |
| Turkey | 357,296 | 1,168,766 |
| France | 241,388 | 917,957 |
| Spain | 202,029 | 397,852 |
| Netherlands | 138,714 | 532,083 |
| China | 133,532 | 644,547 |
| Egypt | 66,614 | 94,608 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,048,631 | 15,355,237 |
| Bulgaria | 3,507,868 | 5,479,706 |
| Italy | 1,255,739 | 9,220,308 |
| Romania | 675,029 | 2,069,294 |
| Turkey | 227,906 | 682,188 |
| Poland | 155,356 | 503,393 |
| China | 134,422 | 497,542 |
| France | 123,898 | 579,307 |
| Austria | 120,051 | 174,687 |
| United States | 69,040 | 716,193 |
