**Greek Imports of Leather Goods Rise Amid EU Demand**
**Leather Article Imports Surge as Greek Industry Exploits EU Market**
• Total imports of other leather articles in Greece rose 4.2% year-over-year to €63 million in June.
• The increase in demand from European consumers contributed to the growth, driven by a 3.1% rise in average prices to €12.60 per kilogram.
• Supply chain disruptions affected Greek manufacturers’ ability to meet increased EU orders, pushing up lead times and costs.
Greek imports of other leather articles such as belts, wallets, and handbags continued their upward trend in June, driven by strong demand from European consumers. The growth was fueled by a 3.1% increase in average prices, which rose to €12.60 per kilogram. However, supply chain disruptions limited the ability of Greek manufacturers to meet increased EU orders, pushing up lead times and costs.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 331,795 | 2,723,923 |
| 2021 | 429,749 | 5,437,107 |
| 2022 | 515,401 | 4,175,827 |
| 2023 | 361,363 | 3,646,594 |
| 2024 | 468,394 | 2,997,669 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 127,511 | 112,020 |
| India | 125,778 | 314,302 |
| China | 92,324 | 469,237 |
| Czech Republic | 45,291 | 395,347 |
| Poland | 33,874 | 244,567 |
| Italy | 19,880 | 451,796 |
| France | 6,589 | 245,080 |
| Romania | 5,445 | 17,489 |
| Germany | 3,066 | 323,044 |
| Slovenia | 3,003 | 36,589 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| India | 118,822 | 208,646 |
| Czech Republic | 75,519 | 757,733 |
| China | 56,788 | 365,665 |
| Spain | 44,480 | 53,665 |
| Poland | 36,950 | 293,364 |
| Denmark | 7,366 | 88,783 |
| Germany | 4,052 | 1,018,942 |
| Italy | 3,804 | 304,899 |
| Romania | 3,244 | 16,803 |
| Belgium | 2,780 | 139,735 |
