**Greek Imports of Rubber Medical Supplies See Slight Increase**
**Greece’s imports of rubber hygienic articles rise as demand for healthcare products grows**
• Greece imported $12.8 million worth of rubber hygienic & pharmaceutical articles in the first half of 2024, a 2.5% increase from the same period last year.
• The majority of these imports came from European countries such as Germany and Italy, which are significant manufacturers of medical supplies.
• Prices for these goods have remained relatively stable due to increased competition among suppliers.
Greece’s healthcare sector has been driving demand for rubber hygienic articles, including syringes and gloves. As the country prepares for the upcoming flu season, imports of these essential products are expected to continue rising in line with seasonal trends. However, a slight decrease in global production costs may lead to downward pressure on prices in the coming months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 242,042 | 7,718,561 |
| 2021 | 271,464 | 9,849,915 |
| 2022 | 403,057 | 11,206,160 |
| 2023 | 275,554 | 9,634,083 |
| 2024 | 242,432 | 9,889,426 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 75,595 | 2,410,734 |
| Malaysia | 46,140 | 735,498 |
| Austria | 35,858 | 1,162,976 |
| Thailand | 28,703 | 3,113,477 |
| Hungary | 10,235 | 776,216 |
| Denmark | 5,927 | 252,349 |
| Germany | 5,861 | 177,847 |
| Netherlands | 5,234 | 157,242 |
| Bulgaria | 4,579 | 61,881 |
| France | 4,390 | 239,989 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 99,616 | 1,811,075 |
| Hungary | 41,674 | 1,702,635 |
| Thailand | 39,265 | 3,793,634 |
| Bulgaria | 21,835 | 274,147 |
| Malaysia | 19,817 | 305,585 |
| Netherlands | 18,032 | 417,444 |
| France | 6,104 | 214,061 |
| Denmark | 6,054 | 95,340 |
| India | 5,824 | 28,062 |
| Germany | 5,112 | 205,566 |
