**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Finished Leather Goods**
**Global demand for high-quality leather drives imports growth**
* Imports of finished bovine and equine leather rose by 12% year-on-year to 15,000 metric tons in May.
* Greece’s leather goods industry is benefiting from increasing global demand for high-quality products, driven by the growing fashion sector.
* Average import prices for finished leather have stabilized at around €3.20 per kilogram, a 2% decrease from April.
Greece’s imports of finished bovine and equine leather continue to grow, driven by strong demand in the global fashion industry. The country’s leather goods manufacturers are benefiting from increased exports to major markets such as Europe and the United States. However, rising raw material costs may impact profit margins for domestic producers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 363,686 | 5,498,581 |
| 2021 | 448,137 | 6,836,536 |
| 2022 | 535,265 | 7,913,804 |
| 2023 | 509,721 | 8,426,343 |
| 2024 | 426,106 | 7,395,523 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 202,106 | 3,935,728 |
| Turkey | 102,019 | 1,396,269 |
| Spain | 38,407 | 505,619 |
| Pakistan | 24,634 | 489,836 |
| Egypt | 17,553 | 214,901 |
| Bangladesh | 15,492 | 238,019 |
| India | 6,942 | 50,149 |
| Netherlands | 5,442 | 86,595 |
| Poland | 3,784 | 70,532 |
| Bulgaria | 2,880 | 221,769 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 230,942 | 4,292,036 |
| Turkey | 119,652 | 1,590,561 |
| Egypt | 38,633 | 551,237 |
| Spain | 33,678 | 441,674 |
| Pakistan | 27,197 | 539,094 |
| Bulgaria | 20,499 | 486,856 |
| Bangladesh | 11,702 | 112,352 |
| India | 9,749 | 67,326 |
| Poland | 5,249 | 87,178 |
| Netherlands | 4,704 | 93,284 |
