Greece Imports Surge on Growing Demand for Plastics, Kitchenware
Greece’s imports of plastic household and kitchen articles see significant increase in Q2.
• Greece imported 12.6 million euros worth of plastic household and kitchen articles in June, up from 8.5 million in May.
• The country’s plastics imports are driven by the seasonal peak in demand for consumer goods during summer months.
• Prices for plastics have stabilized this quarter after rising in Q1 due to supply chain disruptions.
Greece’s imports of plastic household and kitchen articles continued their upward trend in June, driven by growing demand from consumers. As households prepare for the summer season, sales of kitchenware and other consumer goods are expected to remain strong. This has led to a significant increase in imports, with prices stabilizing after rising earlier in the quarter due to supply chain disruptions.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,233,391 | 66,830,305 |
| 2021 | 21,371,033 | 79,066,450 |
| 2022 | 22,841,791 | 101,639,832 |
| 2023 | 26,362,229 | 98,254,915 |
| 2024 | 26,489,866 | 101,613,493 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 8,322,178 | 31,757,888 |
| Turkey | 4,207,217 | 13,117,206 |
| Bulgaria | 3,035,928 | 3,307,524 |
| Italy | 1,780,602 | 8,400,663 |
| Israel | 1,474,833 | 5,435,503 |
| Netherlands | 947,093 | 4,979,640 |
| Germany | 779,538 | 4,512,398 |
| Spain | 763,830 | 4,099,865 |
| India | 751,387 | 1,582,896 |
| Denmark | 655,667 | 4,461,338 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 7,376,491 | 28,410,576 |
| Turkey | 5,639,558 | 17,778,153 |
| Bulgaria | 2,254,507 | 2,979,639 |
| Israel | 1,823,949 | 5,962,867 |
| Italy | 1,636,712 | 7,892,350 |
| India | 1,101,387 | 2,173,496 |
| Cyprus | 837,043 | 676,847 |
| Spain | 788,589 | 4,547,202 |
| Germany | 738,851 | 3,794,576 |
| Belgium | 673,615 | 5,784,087 |
