**Greek Imports of Rough Wood Surge Amid EU Construction Boom**
**Greece Sees Significant Increase in Imported Rough Wood Supplies**
• Greece’s imports of rough wood rose by 22% year-on-year to 150,000 cubic meters in the first half of 2023.
• The increase is attributed to a surge in construction activity across the European Union, driven by EU stimulus packages and growing demand for housing.
• Prices for imported rough wood averaged €250 per cubic meter, up from €220 in the same period last year.
A rise in construction spending across the European Union has led to increased imports of raw materials, including Greece’s rough wood supplies. The country’s ports have seen a significant increase in shipments of logs and timber, primarily from countries such as Turkey and Russia. Industry insiders attribute the surge to EU stimulus packages aimed at boosting housing markets and infrastructure development.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32,925,171 | 11,714,857 |
| 2021 | 33,440,381 | 14,275,194 |
| 2022 | 21,636,990 | 12,402,345 |
| 2023 | 28,037,613 | 14,010,568 |
| 2024 | 20,686,167 | 9,506,209 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 9,708,759 | 3,242,998 |
| Poland | 2,929,931 | 1,875,733 |
| Austria | 2,177,106 | 1,311,281 |
| Romania | 1,249,500 | 662,784 |
| Netherlands | 985,402 | 335,452 |
| Czech Republic | 807,041 | 272,084 |
| Finland | 774,051 | 509,809 |
| Italy | 690,660 | 421,801 |
| Sweden | 458,649 | 193,916 |
| Cameroon | 308,034 | 146,205 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 9,589,579 | 3,546,859 |
| Finland | 5,609,531 | 3,162,899 |
| Poland | 3,269,580 | 2,086,655 |
| Austria | 2,325,935 | 1,202,953 |
| Latvia | 1,249,520 | 406,873 |
| Romania | 1,140,418 | 659,891 |
| Congo | 1,096,150 | 534,951 |
| Italy | 991,418 | 896,800 |
| Czech Republic | 899,545 | 426,674 |
| Germany | 459,854 | 380,157 |
