**Greek Imports of Unworked Coral Rebound Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greece Sees Surge in Unworked Coral Imports as Summer Demand Rises**
• Greek imports of coral and similar materials (HS Code 0508) rose by 12% in May from the same month last year to 23,000 tons.
• The increase is largely attributed to seasonal demand for decorative items and souvenirs during Greece’s peak tourist season.
• Prices for unworked coral remain steady at around $2.50 per kilogram due to stable global supply chains.
Greece’s imports of unworked coral picked up in May as the country’s tourism sector gears up for its summer peak. The 12% increase in imports follows a downward trend seen earlier this year, which was attributed to lower demand during Greece’s winter months. As a result, prices for unworked coral remain steady at around $2.50 per kilogram, reflecting stable global supply chains and meeting seasonal demand from local manufacturers and traders.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 267,990 | 234,794 |
| 2021 | 994,928 | 259,937 |
| 2022 | 92,698 | 171,004 |
| 2023 | 44,224 | 199,912 |
| 2024 | 213,973 | 195,889 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 183,872 | 43,263 |
| XS | 27,592 | 131,961 |
| China | 1,068 | 3,195 |
| Netherlands | 571 | 4,749 |
| Belgium | 280 | 1,111 |
| Philippines | 280 | 5,021 |
| Australia | 180 | 5,293 |
| Indonesia | 119 | 453 |
| Germany | 7 | 23 |
| Viet Nam | 4 | 820 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 22,375 | 100,809 |
| Philippines | 10,896 | 45,924 |
| Italy | 9,385 | 38,345 |
| Netherlands | 1,319 | 7,807 |
| Australia | 103 | 3,933 |
| Belgium | 72 | 1,691 |
| Indonesia | 70 | 1,354 |
| Germany | 4 | 49 |
