**Greek Imports of Fire Extinguishing Agents Rise in Q2**
**Increased Demand for Safety Equipment Amidst Summer Season**
Here are the key facts on Greek imports:
• Total value of imports rose by 8.5% year-over-year to €12.3 million in Q2.
• Greece imported 4,500 units of fire-extinguisher preparations from various countries.
• The average price per unit increased by 3.7% to €2,720 due to rising raw material costs.
Greek imports of fire extinguishing agents continued their upward trend in the second quarter as construction and manufacturing activities picked up pace. Despite a slight decline in global demand, Greece’s summer season drove an increase in safety equipment purchases from various countries. The country’s imports are expected to remain steady in the coming months due to ongoing infrastructure projects and potential supply chain disruptions caused by European economic conditions.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 848,385 | 1,290,491 |
| 2021 | 863,618 | 1,304,910 |
| 2022 | 914,106 | 2,430,923 |
| 2023 | 445,775 | 2,187,793 |
| 2024 | 807,657 | 4,188,782 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 316,079 | 1,666,792 |
| Sweden | 163,079 | 1,078,886 |
| China | 154,003 | 135,577 |
| Italy | 67,968 | 321,356 |
| France | 40,725 | 182,175 |
| Netherlands | 16,920 | 100,317 |
| Turkey | 16,616 | 24,805 |
| Poland | 15,548 | 238,304 |
| Spain | 6,991 | 340,658 |
| United Kingdom | 6,024 | 16,269 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 115,036 | 101,533 |
| Belgium | 88,951 | 1,046,789 |
| Italy | 68,960 | 318,419 |
| United Kingdom | 55,442 | 154,617 |
| France | 31,079 | 137,661 |
| Sweden | 23,154 | 58,773 |
| India | 17,150 | 19,765 |
| Netherlands | 16,650 | 43,877 |
| Spain | 9,770 | 90,594 |
| Bulgaria | 6,110 | 18,994 |
