**Greece Sees Surge in Raw Sheep Skin Imports Amid Price Recovery**
**Market analysts attribute increase to improved demand from EU tanners**
• Import volume of raw sheep and lamb skins (HS Code 4102) into Greece rose by 12% year-over-year to 1,300 tons in June.
• Average import price for the commodity increased by 5.7% to $3.80 per kilogram during the same period due to improving global demand and stable supply.
• Industry insiders attribute the uptick in imports to a seasonal increase in production from Greek tanneries ahead of peak summer demand.
Greece’s raw sheep skin import surge is part of a broader EU trend, driven by higher prices and improved demand. The sector has been buoyed by increased spending on premium leather goods, offsetting reduced volumes from lower-income markets.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 493,650 | 515,787 |
| 2021 | 611,617 | 496,922 |
| 2022 | 951,589 | 688,578 |
| 2023 | 512,487 | 652,482 |
| 2024 | 224,473 | 292,610 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 99,975 | 95,396 |
| Italy | 59,068 | 100,575 |
| Albania | 42,935 | 53,926 |
| Bulgaria | 20,829 | 26,720 |
| Netherlands | 831 | 8,269 |
| Turkey | 775 | 4,320 |
| France | 58 | 3,143 |
| Germany | 2 | 261 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 289,700 | 168,055 |
| Australia | 71,646 | 94,336 |
| Bulgaria | 44,456 | 78,570 |
| Turkey | 43,952 | 143,640 |
| Albania | 23,160 | 53,480 |
| Italy | 21,568 | 88,566 |
| Spain | 17,377 | 3,846 |
| Sweden | 371 | 9,614 |
| France | 256 | 12,230 |
| Germany | 1 | 145 |
