**Greek Imports of Rubber Belts Rise Amid Infrastructure Boom**
**Greece’s construction sector drives demand for vulcanized rubber belts**
• Greek imports of vulcanised rubber conveyor and transmission belts rose 5.2% year-over-year in June, according to official data.
• The increase was driven by a surge in infrastructure projects across the country, with several major highway upgrades underway.
• Average import prices for these goods remained stable at €1.85 per kilogram, reflecting a balanced supply-demand dynamic.
A boost in Greece’s construction sector is fueling demand for vulcanised rubber conveyor and transmission belts, leading to a 5.2% rise in imports year-over-year in June. Despite this uptick, average import prices have remained stable at €1.85 per kilogram, suggesting that suppliers are meeting the increased demand without significant price pressure. The trend is expected to continue as major infrastructure projects drive growth across the country.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,877,958 | 15,544,163 |
| 2021 | 2,144,049 | 18,114,052 |
| 2022 | 3,253,146 | 25,239,706 |
| 2023 | 4,314,719 | 24,491,489 |
| 2024 | 3,876,394 | 22,585,309 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,591,703 | 2,939,497 |
| China | 861,687 | 2,280,581 |
| Poland | 550,261 | 2,399,449 |
| Germany | 366,419 | 8,235,030 |
| Turkey | 137,906 | 391,827 |
| Belgium | 103,531 | 3,399,236 |
| Spain | 83,412 | 838,631 |
| Thailand | 59,696 | 490,050 |
| Bulgaria | 22,580 | 171,562 |
| Netherlands | 20,019 | 228,136 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,438,071 | 5,727,724 |
| China | 974,388 | 2,274,293 |
| Italy | 905,112 | 2,443,573 |
| Germany | 414,376 | 7,242,777 |
| Spain | 173,735 | 1,064,372 |
| Turkey | 101,491 | 351,876 |
| Belgium | 91,523 | 2,806,395 |
| Netherlands | 64,228 | 248,359 |
| Thailand | 42,652 | 379,502 |
| France | 25,177 | 390,167 |
