**Greece Sees Increase in Imports of Antifreeze and De-Icing Fluids**
**Boosted by Winter Season Demand and Supply Chain Disruptions**
• Greek imports of antifreeze and de-icing fluids rose 12% year-over-year in the first six months, driven by seasonal demand.
• The country’s dependence on imported products due to domestic production constraints contributed to the increase.
• Global market prices for these chemicals have remained relatively stable, with some slight fluctuations attributed to supply chain disruptions.
A rise in Greek imports of antifreeze and de-icing fluids is largely attributed to winter season demand, which has seen an uptick as temperatures drop. This trend is consistent with previous years and reflects the country’s continued reliance on imported products in this sector due to domestic production constraints. Additionally, global market prices for these chemicals have remained relatively stable, despite some minor fluctuations resulting from ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,709,654 | 3,815,009 |
| 2021 | 4,589,162 | 5,494,139 |
| 2022 | 4,978,847 | 7,763,364 |
| 2023 | 4,071,062 | 6,365,252 |
| 2024 | 5,131,880 | 7,330,695 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,507,255 | 2,274,421 |
| Germany | 967,471 | 2,533,970 |
| Poland | 387,247 | 418,311 |
| Italy | 328,977 | 665,295 |
| France | 213,273 | 285,927 |
| Bulgaria | 162,999 | 286,222 |
| Lithuania | 134,779 | 203,554 |
| Cyprus | 99,842 | 129,692 |
| XS | 82,722 | 83,765 |
| Turkey | 50,614 | 49,383 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,660,584 | 1,451,929 |
| Germany | 895,216 | 2,082,184 |
| Poland | 326,636 | 443,981 |
| Italy | 312,049 | 644,817 |
| Bulgaria | 161,785 | 360,706 |
| France | 147,499 | 226,303 |
| Turkey | 108,132 | 121,044 |
| Lithuania | 103,329 | 152,931 |
| Cyprus | 67,515 | 79,372 |
| United Kingdom | 60,779 | 143,411 |
