**Greece Sees Boost in Saddlery Imports Amid Equestrian Season**
**Economic factors drive demand for saddlery and harness imports from abroad**
• Greece’s saddlery imports rose 4.5% year-over-year in April, totaling $1.3 million.
• The increase is attributed to growing demand during the country’s equestrian season, which typically peaks between April and September.
• Saddlery imports primarily come from European Union member states, with Italy being the largest supplier.
The recent uptick in saddlery imports suggests that Greece’s equestrian sector remains a significant contributor to its economy. As the country prepares for various equestrian events during the upcoming summer months, demand for high-quality saddlery and harnesses is expected to remain strong. This trend may lead to sustained imports of these products from European suppliers in the coming months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 756,884 | 4,378,590 |
| 2021 | 1,226,618 | 8,794,503 |
| 2022 | 1,942,938 | 13,384,980 |
| 2023 | 847,194 | 7,082,436 |
| 2024 | 847,640 | 7,010,299 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 527,615 | 4,172,312 |
| Germany | 118,116 | 966,429 |
| Netherlands | 66,142 | 350,920 |
| Italy | 64,314 | 502,296 |
| Spain | 18,521 | 91,454 |
| Austria | 10,192 | 135,475 |
| Taiwan, Province of China | 9,475 | 154,171 |
| India | 5,727 | 81,285 |
| Turkey | 4,709 | 101,669 |
| Belgium | 4,488 | 96,411 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 451,942 | 3,842,743 |
| Italy | 121,825 | 701,980 |
| Germany | 99,708 | 899,304 |
| Spain | 56,252 | 152,453 |
| Netherlands | 39,826 | 304,567 |
| Taiwan, Province of China | 16,554 | 275,080 |
| Belgium | 11,231 | 84,379 |
| India | 11,152 | 133,884 |
| France | 8,738 | 164,717 |
| Turkey | 7,834 | 99,704 |
