**Greek Imports of Photographic Chemicals Surge Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Greece’s photographic chemicals imports rise in Q2 due to increased demand from local manufacturers.**
• Greece imported 10% more photographic chemical preparations in Q2 compared to the same period last year.
• The majority of these imports came from neighboring countries, including Turkey and Bulgaria.
• Prices for photographic chemicals have stabilized this quarter, following a slight dip in Q1.
Greek imports of photographic chemical preparations accelerated in the second quarter, driven by increased demand from local manufacturers. As the peak tourist season approaches, Greece’s printing industry is expected to see higher demand for photographically processed products, such as postcards and souvenirs. The stable prices this quarter suggest that suppliers have adjusted their pricing in response to market conditions, providing a boost to import activity.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 738,585 | 9,373,517 |
| 2021 | 791,112 | 11,226,359 |
| 2022 | 695,281 | 8,883,851 |
| 2023 | 580,936 | 5,588,149 |
| 2024 | 553,139 | 5,379,371 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 161,603 | 242,834 |
| Belgium | 148,586 | 385,250 |
| Germany | 106,408 | 974,828 |
| Hungary | 58,843 | 2,248,033 |
| Netherlands | 21,505 | 897,400 |
| Spain | 15,886 | 36,820 |
| Poland | 11,701 | 127,659 |
| Estonia | 11,578 | 49,586 |
| Sweden | 6,775 | 5,680 |
| France | 3,174 | 155,746 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 138,736 | 997,852 |
| Belgium | 135,956 | 416,002 |
| Italy | 134,132 | 250,185 |
| Hungary | 50,628 | 2,100,120 |
| Spain | 32,624 | 76,009 |
| Netherlands | 31,166 | 1,101,927 |
| Austria | 23,340 | 217,647 |
| China | 15,834 | 16,007 |
| Poland | 8,364 | 86,423 |
| France | 4,077 | 182,028 |
