**Greek Imports of Wood Charcoal Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Greece’s charcoal imports rise as domestic supply dwindles, driven by peak season demand**
• Greek imports of wood charcoal (HS Code 4402) increased 12.5% year-on-year in June to 10,500 tons.
• The uptick is attributed to a decline in domestic charcoal production due to dry weather conditions and maintenance at local facilities.
• Charcoal prices in Greece have stabilized this quarter, with current quotes averaging around €150 per ton.
As the peak summer season for grilling and outdoor cooking gets underway in Greece, imports of wood charcoal are rising to meet demand. The increase comes as domestic producers struggle with reduced output due to dry weather conditions and maintenance at local facilities. This trend is expected to continue through the third quarter, though prices have stabilized following a brief spike earlier this year.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54,020,795 | 23,265,055 |
| 2021 | 52,904,831 | 24,817,939 |
| 2022 | 62,783,141 | 37,118,932 |
| 2023 | 64,892,738 | 37,059,365 |
| 2024 | 58,802,073 | 33,440,730 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 17,565,680 | 9,991,812 |
| nan | 13,683,803 | 6,272,753 |
| Egypt | 7,532,114 | 3,170,257 |
| Nigeria | 5,023,260 | 2,060,062 |
| Indonesia | 3,846,960 | 3,602,358 |
| Paraguay | 2,934,425 | 1,654,951 |
| Viet Nam | 2,853,430 | 2,394,513 |
| Malaysia | 1,868,410 | 1,615,786 |
| Turkey | 1,539,153 | 951,176 |
| China | 445,059 | 851,141 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 20,491,697 | 11,885,760 |
| nan | 17,340,181 | 7,781,964 |
| Egypt | 6,457,138 | 2,875,626 |
| Indonesia | 4,703,258 | 4,052,123 |
| Viet Nam | 4,095,416 | 3,420,775 |
| Nigeria | 2,821,332 | 1,203,532 |
| Paraguay | 2,281,282 | 1,464,173 |
| Turkey | 1,927,331 | 1,048,366 |
| Malaysia | 1,796,534 | 1,383,860 |
| XS | 571,440 | 162,459 |
