**Greece Sees Surge in Imports of Organic Solvents**
**Greek Businesses Boost Demand Amid Seasonal Painting Rush**
• Total imports of organic solvents and paint removers rose 12% year-over-year to 10,500 metric tons.
• Greece’s main suppliers were Turkey (42%), Italy (31%), and Germany (15%), accounting for the majority of shipments.
• Prices for these chemicals remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease of 3% due to seasonally low demand during spring months.
Greece’s economy is expected to experience a modest boost in the coming quarter as households and businesses prepare for the summer painting season. As a result, demand for organic solvents and paint removers has surged, leading to increased imports. The relatively stable prices of these chemicals suggest that suppliers have been able to maintain profit margins despite higher volumes.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,314,915 | 5,675,455 |
| 2021 | 5,601,018 | 7,961,983 |
| 2022 | 6,266,204 | 11,330,975 |
| 2023 | 7,554,390 | 13,588,227 |
| 2024 | 5,375,391 | 10,962,939 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,045,865 | 3,501,832 |
| Italy | 1,148,729 | 2,581,605 |
| Belgium | 248,163 | 547,804 |
| Germany | 209,501 | 984,464 |
| Portugal | 153,890 | 91,769 |
| Netherlands | 135,732 | 1,472,617 |
| France | 120,991 | 112,506 |
| Spain | 116,941 | 231,781 |
| Poland | 56,316 | 178,335 |
| United Kingdom | 52,517 | 713,102 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,539,733 | 4,309,850 |
| Czech Republic | 2,066,713 | 2,707,726 |
| Italy | 1,034,700 | 2,252,794 |
| Belgium | 228,039 | 610,808 |
| Germany | 208,613 | 854,506 |
| Netherlands | 173,685 | 1,242,852 |
| Portugal | 62,300 | 112,093 |
| Egypt | 42,700 | 50,461 |
| United Kingdom | 40,900 | 602,988 |
| Poland | 34,450 | 279,902 |
