Greece’s Fuel Wood Imports Rise Amid Summer Energy Demand
**Greek Market Sees Increased Demand for Alternative Energy Sources**
• Greek imports of fuel wood, wood chips and wood waste increased by 12% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year.
• The surge can be attributed to rising energy prices and a seasonal increase in demand for alternative heating sources during the summer months.
• Fuel wood imports from European countries such as Bulgaria and Romania accounted for nearly 60% of total imports.
Greek fuel wood imports are experiencing an uptick, driven by escalating energy costs and a heightened reliance on alternative heating sources. The country’s growing focus on renewable energy solutions is expected to support sustained demand for fuel wood imports in the coming months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 188,675,992 | 22,963,959 |
| 2021 | 130,175,001 | 19,342,682 |
| 2022 | 117,746,294 | 34,515,195 |
| 2023 | 75,955,887 | 17,128,567 |
| 2024 | 61,563,074 | 14,280,077 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 41,630,662 | 8,272,602 |
| Albania | 6,731,680 | 1,352,483 |
| Cyprus | 2,091,547 | 470,406 |
| Turkey | 1,926,725 | 271,651 |
| Egypt | 1,745,650 | 204,210 |
| Malaysia | 1,309,060 | 1,024,371 |
| Romania | 1,068,262 | 249,876 |
| Ukraine | 1,044,270 | 174,638 |
| Germany | 549,246 | 388,716 |
| Macedonia | 433,120 | 41,948 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 44,649,421 | 9,691,900 |
| Albania | 7,908,275 | 1,568,426 |
| Malaysia | 6,686,446 | 582,223 |
| Egypt | 4,145,152 | 633,575 |
| Turkey | 2,865,190 | 566,227 |
| Cyprus | 1,770,968 | 676,722 |
| Ukraine | 1,412,380 | 289,945 |
| Romania | 1,295,376 | 492,004 |
| Nigeria | 810,113 | 243,838 |
| XS | 717,909 | 162,734 |
