**Greek Imports of Manganese Ore Concentrates Rise in June**
**Increased demand from domestic steel producers boosts imports**
• Greek imports of manganese ore concentrates rose by 12.5% to 150,000 tonnes in June compared to the same month last year.
• The increase is attributed to a surge in demand from domestic steel producers as Greece’s construction sector continues to recover from pandemic-induced slowdowns.
• Prices for manganese ore concentrates averaged $450 per tonne in June, up 8.5% from May due to seasonal supply constraints and tightening global market conditions.
Greek imports of manganese ore concentrates have rebounded this year following a decline in 2022, driven by growing demand from the domestic steel sector. The recovery is expected to continue as Greece’s construction industry continues to expand, underpinned by government infrastructure spending plans.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47,089 | 258,134 |
| 2021 | 40,816 | 415,142 |
| 2022 | 58,400 | 765,646 |
| 2023 | 61,200 | 564,066 |
| 2024 | 180,878 | 876,385 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 90,000 | 38,880 |
| Belgium | 52,837 | 748,596 |
| Spain | 22,000 | 19,250 |
| Italy | 15,003 | 66,386 |
| Germany | 1,028 | 2,457 |
| New Zealand | 8 | 597 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 156 |
| Korea, Republic of | 1 | 63 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 40,947 | 478,871 |
| Italy | 20,231 | 83,488 |
| New Zealand | 22 | 1,707 |
