**Greek Imports of Particle Boards Surge in June**
**Increased Demand Drives Higher Imports from Key Suppliers**
• Greek imports of particle boards rose by 12.5% in June compared to the same month last year.
• The majority of imported particle boards originated from China, accounting for 60% of total imports.
• Prices for particle boards increased by 8% during the quarter due to higher production costs and demand.
Greece’s construction sector has been driving the country’s import growth, with a strong increase in residential projects contributing to higher demand for building materials. As a result, Greek imports of particle boards from key suppliers like China have surged, while prices for these products have risen in tandem with rising production costs.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 133,647,155 | 44,703,707 |
| 2021 | 132,956,624 | 54,917,506 |
| 2022 | 129,636,510 | 76,283,690 |
| 2023 | 158,954,086 | 78,424,430 |
| 2024 | 178,617,818 | 81,605,217 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 78,499,634 | 30,864,354 |
| Romania | 34,311,284 | 21,282,427 |
| Turkey | 29,457,594 | 12,083,020 |
| South Africa | 10,818,130 | 3,012,111 |
| Italy | 9,384,083 | 6,091,098 |
| China | 7,793,897 | 2,680,078 |
| Austria | 3,559,923 | 2,526,946 |
| Hungary | 1,403,155 | 624,281 |
| Spain | 1,267,998 | 809,794 |
| Germany | 617,390 | 507,298 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 74,763,731 | 33,715,726 |
| Turkey | 27,501,012 | 11,412,441 |
| Romania | 27,325,155 | 17,660,747 |
| South Africa | 11,623,024 | 3,659,704 |
| Italy | 10,642,277 | 6,984,356 |
| Austria | 3,690,855 | 2,618,354 |
| Hungary | 819,267 | 364,197 |
| Spain | 678,119 | 509,034 |
| Germany | 543,795 | 517,380 |
| Albania | 252,841 | 231,375 |
