Greece Sees Surge in Imported Copper Ore Supplies
Greek copper ore imports rise as global demand picks up steam.
• Greek imports of copper ores and concentrates reached 34,000 mt in June, a 10% increase from May.
• The surge is attributed to rising demand from European smelters, driven by a rebound in global copper prices.
• Prices for the metal have recovered from their lows last year, fueled by strong demand from the renewable energy sector.
Greece’s copper ore imports are benefiting from the global market’s recovery. As European smelters ramp up production, Greek importers are capitalizing on higher copper prices to meet domestic demand. The increase in June was driven by a 10% jump in shipments from major suppliers, including Chile and Peru.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 111 | 6,984 |
| 2021 | 212 | 3,316 |
| 2022 | 5,105 | 32,982 |
| 2023 | 167 | 9,510 |
| 2024 | 71 | 5,476 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 70 | 5,446 |
| Turkey | 1 | 30 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 115 | 8,740 |
| China | 27 | 582 |
| Dominican Republic | 25 | 188 |
