**Greece Imports Record Amount of Lignite in Q2**
**Rising Demand Drives Increase in Coal Imports Amid EU Energy Crisis**
* Greece’s imports of lignite increased by 12.5% year-over-year in the second quarter, with total shipments totaling 1.3 million tonnes.
* The surge in demand is attributed to a combination of factors, including rising energy prices and a mild winter that reduced domestic coal reserves.
* Prices for lignite rose 8.6% over the same period last year, driven by global supply chain disruptions and increased competition from other fossil fuels.
Greece’s imports of lignite are expected to remain high in the coming months as the country seeks to mitigate the impact of the EU energy crisis on its economy. The increase in demand has put pressure on local coal reserves, leading to a surge in imports from countries such as Turkey and Bulgaria.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 72 | 396 |
| 2023 | 2,000 | 10,715 |
| 2024 | 32,710 | 143,935 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 29,710 | 132,660 |
| Germany | 3,000 | 11,275 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,000 | 10,715 |
