**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Reclaimed Rubber Supplies**
**Market demand for recycled rubber drives imports growth in H1 2024**
• Greece’s reclaimed rubber imports rose by 12.5% year-on-year to 22,500 metric tons in the first six months of 2024.
• The increase is attributed to a growing demand for eco-friendly products and rising production costs for new rubber, making recycled alternatives more competitive.
• Prices of imported reclaimed rubber averaged $1,800 per ton, up 7.5% from the same period last year due to supply chain disruptions.
The surge in imports comes as Greece’s automotive sector continues to grow, driving demand for high-quality rubber products. Additionally, rising energy costs have increased the appeal of recycled materials, which require less processing and energy consumption. As a result, suppliers are shifting their focus towards reclaimed rubber exports, leading to an uptick in Greek imports from countries like China and Indonesia.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 291,919 | 382,614 |
| 2021 | 303,179 | 355,944 |
| 2022 | 165,408 | 261,163 |
| 2023 | 110,293 | 125,083 |
| 2024 | 158,728 | 154,721 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 136,149 | 119,654 |
| Germany | 12,860 | 21,878 |
| Turkey | 5,130 | 7,701 |
| Romania | 3,150 | 2,156 |
| Italy | 1,003 | 1,240 |
| United Kingdom | 400 | 298 |
| Switzerland | 20 | 374 |
| Spain | 15 | 1,270 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 150 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 55,188 | 44,299 |
| Turkey | 35,800 | 38,990 |
| Germany | 16,101 | 24,358 |
| Italy | 3,173 | 17,129 |
| Netherlands | 30 | 300 |
| France | 1 | 7 |
