**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Animal By-Product Residues**
**Demand for Industrial Use Drives Imports Amid Strong Market Trends**
• Greek imports of degreased residues (HS Code 1522) rose by 15% year-over-year in June, according to customs data.
• This increase is attributed to a strengthening chemicals sector and growing demand from the industrial cleaning products market.
• Prices for these imported residues have stabilized at around €1,500 per metric ton over the past quarter.
Greek companies are stockpiling degreased residues amid robust chemical production, driven by improving economic sentiment in key export markets. As local producers step up output to meet rising demand, imports of HS Code 1522 products from Western European suppliers remain steady, providing a much-needed supply boost during peak seasonal periods.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,365 | 31,923 |
| 2021 | 159,116 | 287,733 |
| 2022 | 32,335 | 184,356 |
| 2023 | 16,128 | 238,756 |
| 2024 | 123,491 | 367,491 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 63,840 | 52,597 |
| Ukraine | 46,460 | 34,613 |
| Bulgaria | 9,472 | 245,702 |
| Netherlands | 3,665 | 28,954 |
| France | 30 | 229 |
| Italy | 14 | 1,632 |
| Spain | 10 | 3,764 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 16,112 | 237,573 |
| Italy | 9 | 563 |
| France | 7 | 620 |
