**Greek Import Demand for Leather Goods Surges in Q2**
**Greece’s apparel and accessory imports drive second-quarter growth**
• Greek import demand for leather goods rose by 8.1% year-over-year in the second quarter.
• This increase is largely attributed to a 15% surge in imports from European Union countries, driven by strong demand for summer apparel.
• Average prices of imported leather garments in Greece increased by 3.5% compared with Q2 last year.
Greek importers have been stocking up on leather goods ahead of the peak summer season, driving a significant increase in apparel and accessory imports. The country’s tourism industry has also contributed to rising demand for luxury leather items, such as handbags and shoes. As a result, Greek importers are looking to capitalize on this trend by securing deals with EU suppliers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,191,097 | 26,723,637 |
| 2021 | 1,229,720 | 23,433,292 |
| 2022 | 1,167,095 | 29,008,725 |
| 2023 | 991,253 | 31,940,998 |
| 2024 | 1,342,527 | 32,469,218 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 510,610 | 11,162,083 |
| Pakistan | 220,145 | 3,380,226 |
| Germany | 125,152 | 3,312,178 |
| Poland | 109,438 | 940,335 |
| China | 72,902 | 909,934 |
| India | 65,246 | 1,104,309 |
| Bulgaria | 54,981 | 138,874 |
| Netherlands | 38,740 | 2,788,099 |
| Spain | 31,940 | 2,566,483 |
| Hungary | 28,485 | 175,588 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 248,711 | 3,975,759 |
| Italy | 217,612 | 9,835,553 |
| China | 92,599 | 1,148,254 |
| India | 89,083 | 1,284,171 |
| Germany | 74,555 | 2,726,783 |
| Poland | 69,263 | 938,032 |
| Spain | 40,397 | 2,855,923 |
| Netherlands | 24,229 | 2,286,602 |
| France | 23,084 | 3,483,737 |
| Turkey | 22,397 | 866,420 |
