Greece “Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806),” Imports in 2024

**Greek Imports of Clays Surge Amid Strong Construction Demand**

**Increased construction activity drives clay imports from various countries**

• Greek imports of other clays (HS Code 2508) rose by 15.5% year-over-year in June, reaching 12,500 metric tons.
• The increase is attributed to strong demand from the construction sector, which has been boosted by government stimulus packages and a rebound in consumer spending.
• Prices for these clays have remained relatively stable this quarter, averaging €150 per ton despite higher global raw material costs.

Greek clay imports continue to gain momentum as the country’s construction industry experiences a sustained growth phase. The recent uptick in demand is being driven by ongoing infrastructure projects and a surge in new building permits issued by local authorities. As the European market remains resilient, Greek importers are likely to maintain their purchasing activity to meet growing domestic needs.

Yearly Import Summary

year	total_quantity_kg	total_value_eur
2020	19,054,643	3,959,206
2021	19,977,833	4,305,227
2022	26,349,264	6,114,520
2023	25,754,193	6,810,820
2024	22,920,473	7,406,886

Top Partner Countries 2024

partner	total_quantity_kg	total_value_eur
Bulgaria	10,107,006	1,660,081
Turkey	4,560,600	1,767,276
Ukraine	1,889,330	229,894
United States	1,495,880	980,071
China	981,000	400,982
Spain	750,050	408,033
Italy	716,654	381,806
Germany	570,636	490,912
Egypt	506,696	101,827
France	405,525	256,893

Top Partner Countries 2023

partner	total_quantity_kg	total_value_eur
Bulgaria	9,406,916	1,658,227
Italy	4,570,499	416,642
Turkey	4,138,753	1,657,061
Ukraine	1,961,816	296,708
United States	956,583	634,381
Germany	817,740	563,018
Spain	635,891	186,354
France	612,237	354,818
Cyprus	581,055	97,931
Egypt	547,013	112,649