**Greek Imports of Fibreboard Rise Amid Strong Construction Demand**
**Fibreboard imports surge as Greek construction sector rebounds**
• Total fibreboard imports by Greece increased by 12% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year.
• The majority of these imports originated from Turkey and Bulgaria, with a combined share of around 60%.
• Average import prices for fibreboard rose by 5% over the past three months due to increasing global demand.
Greece’s construction sector has shown signs of recovery in recent months, driving up demand for building materials like fibreboard. As a result, imports have increased across various regions, with some manufacturers reporting shortages and higher costs. The rise in prices is attributed to both strong domestic demand and supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 50,795,510 | 25,542,482 |
| 2021 | 60,312,986 | 35,738,765 |
| 2022 | 62,427,820 | 49,065,201 |
| 2023 | 53,511,375 | 38,524,055 |
| 2024 | 60,455,651 | 35,575,170 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 25,783,465 | 12,369,993 |
| Turkey | 15,455,036 | 10,088,188 |
| Romania | 5,115,745 | 2,149,082 |
| Italy | 2,980,628 | 2,018,486 |
| Hungary | 2,260,155 | 1,016,195 |
| Germany | 2,089,149 | 2,139,375 |
| XS | 1,817,420 | 761,228 |
| Spain | 1,272,895 | 1,334,383 |
| Belgium | 1,122,910 | 781,601 |
| Slovenia | 950,346 | 720,016 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 17,414,759 | 10,360,306 |
| Turkey | 16,124,545 | 10,632,808 |
| Romania | 4,258,972 | 3,063,207 |
| Italy | 4,231,652 | 3,758,651 |
| Germany | 3,389,720 | 3,808,601 |
| Hungary | 2,185,795 | 1,164,791 |
| XS | 1,508,730 | 677,577 |
| Slovenia | 968,560 | 621,138 |
| Spain | 755,229 | 1,089,537 |
| Belgium | 672,941 | 711,917 |
