**Greece’s Leather Imports Rise Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts**
**Greek Tanneries Boosted by Increased Availability of Hides**
• Greek imports of tanned bovine and equine hides increased by 12.5% in Q2 compared to the same period last year.
• The rise is attributed to a surge in global supply, particularly from major suppliers like Brazil and Argentina, as their domestic demand has decreased.
• Prices for Greek leather products have stabilized, with some producers reporting slight increases due to higher raw material costs.
A shift in global supply chains following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to increased availability of tanned hides. This has benefited Greek tanneries, which are now able to meet growing domestic and export demand. However, higher raw material costs remain a concern for the industry, with some producers adjusting their pricing strategies accordingly.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 148,108 | 1,305,731 |
| 2021 | 41,803 | 409,484 |
| 2022 | 173,096 | 836,828 |
| 2023 | 172,524 | 649,972 |
| 2024 | 190,689 | 720,130 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 66,238 | 133,316 |
| Panama | 24,245 | 20,975 |
| Bolivia | 21,167 | 32,655 |
| Chile | 20,770 | 21,976 |
| Brazil | 20,085 | 31,559 |
| Egypt | 10,249 | 107,849 |
| Bangladesh | 8,810 | 128,032 |
| Italy | 7,958 | 155,657 |
| Turkey | 6,692 | 38,079 |
| Pakistan | 3,741 | 29,615 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 80,971 | 163,514 |
| Panama | 40,598 | 51,300 |
| Egypt | 17,872 | 119,207 |
| Italy | 12,131 | 165,455 |
| Turkey | 10,912 | 62,079 |
| Bangladesh | 5,130 | 66,625 |
| Poland | 2,200 | 8,818 |
| Brazil | 1,945 | 2,300 |
| Spain | 377 | 6,333 |
| Netherlands | 330 | 4,060 |
