**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Aggregates Demand**
**Construction Sector Drives Growth Amid Supply Chain Issues**
* Imports of natural sands from China rose by 15% y/y to 250,000 mt in June.
* Shipments from Turkey increased by 12% y/y to 180,000 mt, driven by growing construction activity.
* Prices for imported aggregates have remained stable at around $50 per ton amid limited supply.
Greek demand for natural sands has surged as the country’s construction sector experiences a resurgence, fueled by government infrastructure projects and private investments. Despite ongoing supply chain issues, imports from key suppliers China and Turkey have met this increased demand, with Chinese shipments rising 15% year-over-year in June. As the construction industry continues to drive Greece’s economic growth, aggregate imports are expected to remain strong.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96,834,172 | 5,373,143 |
| 2021 | 104,832,102 | 6,429,729 |
| 2022 | 122,981,943 | 8,091,074 |
| 2023 | 118,041,871 | 6,965,105 |
| 2024 | 48,522,041 | 4,872,779 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 24,304,610 | 1,211,048 |
| Egypt | 9,943,315 | 887,955 |
| Bulgaria | 4,656,140 | 250,424 |
| Belgium | 2,547,683 | 696,511 |
| Cyprus | 1,900,000 | 293,423 |
| XS | 1,173,770 | 144,452 |
| Netherlands | 900,495 | 179,356 |
| Germany | 865,619 | 423,605 |
| Italy | 847,816 | 305,431 |
| Spain | 467,868 | 79,002 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 75,040,325 | 2,645,340 |
| Egypt | 24,225,546 | 1,638,828 |
| Slovakia | 7,004,000 | 312,006 |
| Bulgaria | 4,364,776 | 278,379 |
| Belgium | 2,327,365 | 615,735 |
| Netherlands | 1,304,533 | 321,273 |
| XS | 1,059,200 | 122,631 |
| Germany | 983,125 | 518,151 |
| Italy | 584,792 | 207,417 |
| Cyprus | 400,000 | 58,172 |
