**Greek Imports of Leather Goods See Moderate Growth**
**Leather demand increases in Europe as summer season approaches**
• Greek imports of composition leather and leather waste rose by 4.1% year-on-year to 3,500 metric tons in June.
• The increase is attributed to higher demand from local manufacturers producing handbags and shoes for the upcoming summer season.
• Prices remained stable at around $1,300 per ton, largely influenced by European market trends.
Greek imports of composition leather and leather waste continued their moderate growth trajectory in June, driven by increasing demand from local industries. As the European summer season approaches, consumers are likely to boost purchases of leather goods, fueling further import activity. The stable prices indicate that suppliers have not yet passed on higher production costs to end-users, keeping manufacturers competitive in the market.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 75,556 | 268,804 |
| 2021 | 50,629 | 209,216 |
| 2022 | 45,509 | 291,828 |
| 2023 | 56,700 | 309,229 |
| 2024 | 68,305 | 365,575 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 29,628 | 213,526 |
| Spain | 24,880 | 17,342 |
| Turkey | 6,650 | 15,849 |
| Germany | 4,299 | 44,651 |
| China | 2,178 | 15,642 |
| Netherlands | 458 | 33,738 |
| Belgium | 101 | 3,120 |
| United Kingdom | 51 | 10,112 |
| Lithuania | 30 | 535 |
| France | 10 | 730 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 26,457 | 123,846 |
| Turkey | 16,191 | 51,929 |
| China | 9,564 | 70,418 |
| Germany | 3,938 | 48,047 |
| Netherlands | 460 | 8,448 |
| Spain | 41 | 3,720 |
| Bulgaria | 24 | 1,730 |
| Lithuania | 10 | 55 |
| Poland | 7 | 810 |
| France | 7 | 53 |
