**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Rubber Apparel Deliveries**
**Greek Market Seeks Diversified Imports Amid Supply Chain Concerns**
• Greek imports of rubber apparel and accessories rose by 12% year-on-year in the first half, driven by increased demand for casual wear.
• Suppliers from China accounted for 55% of total imports, followed by Italy with a share of 21%.
• Average prices for imported rubber shoes and gloves dropped by 5.6% during the same period due to seasonal inventory adjustments.
Greek consumers’ growing appetite for affordable, casual clothing is driving a surge in rubber apparel imports, particularly from China and Italy. Market analysts attribute the uptick in demand to favorable weather conditions and increased spending on leisure activities. As supply chains continue to navigate disruptions, Greek retailers are seeking diversified sources to mitigate potential risks.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,692,271 | 82,230,340 |
| 2021 | 8,901,918 | 92,600,721 |
| 2022 | 9,954,789 | 57,629,300 |
| 2023 | 8,481,299 | 35,352,929 |
| 2024 | 9,587,065 | 40,984,518 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3,759,369 | 15,647,829 |
| Malaysia | 2,152,716 | 8,653,891 |
| Thailand | 1,788,215 | 6,135,231 |
| Germany | 1,010,397 | 4,991,103 |
| Hong Kong | 152,365 | 638,765 |
| India | 135,880 | 828,054 |
| Bulgaria | 113,572 | 606,847 |
| Slovenia | 68,731 | 44,663 |
| Poland | 66,957 | 376,163 |
| Italy | 51,858 | 755,715 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3,299,337 | 12,731,691 |
| Thailand | 1,828,182 | 5,954,373 |
| Malaysia | 1,650,840 | 6,644,225 |
| Germany | 611,610 | 3,723,847 |
| Hong Kong | 246,791 | 1,058,580 |
| Turkey | 183,508 | 614,992 |
| India | 119,194 | 750,663 |
| France | 97,556 | 1,054,726 |
| Slovenia | 65,460 | 46,286 |
| Bulgaria | 63,093 | 328,400 |
