**Greece Sees Decline in Veneer Sheet Imports Amid Seasonal Slump**
**Imports of veneer sheets and plywood sheets down due to reduced construction activity**
• Greece’s imports of veneer sheet and plywood sheet decreased by 12% year-over-year in June, according to data from the country’s statistics agency.
• The decline was largely attributed to a seasonal slowdown in the construction sector, which is typically stronger during spring months.
• Market prices for these products have remained stable, hovering around $500 per tonne, reflecting steady supply and demand dynamics.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,239,298 | 22,744,171 |
| 2021 | 23,651,973 | 29,260,887 |
| 2022 | 21,179,793 | 36,844,791 |
| 2023 | 17,676,345 | 32,229,989 |
| 2024 | 23,565,781 | 38,453,049 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | 10,217,162 | 9,462,758 |
| Congo | 2,439,212 | 2,821,845 |
| Spain | 2,372,419 | 4,229,448 |
| XS | 2,150,483 | 1,017,816 |
| Croatia | 1,736,059 | 7,292,627 |
| United States | 695,053 | 3,217,851 |
| Romania | 631,595 | 2,034,917 |
| Ukraine | 524,350 | 1,551,352 |
| Turkey | 406,382 | 743,299 |
| Italy | 396,591 | 1,003,626 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | 7,276,381 | 7,580,791 |
| XS | 2,045,255 | 1,011,453 |
| Congo | 1,907,347 | 2,307,509 |
| Spain | 1,168,722 | 2,103,352 |
| Romania | 893,233 | 3,354,925 |
| United States | 842,116 | 3,666,629 |
| Croatia | 813,387 | 4,545,291 |
| Congo, the Dem | 789,058 | 1,001,384 |
| Bulgaria | 364,273 | 285,538 |
| Italy | 244,314 | 1,470,378 |
