**Greek Imports of Plastic Flooring Materials Surge in Q2**
**Greece’s Construction Sector Drives Increase in Non-Essential Goods**
• Greek imports of plastic floor coverings (HS 3918) rose by 12.5% yoy in Q2, driven by increased construction activity.
• The surge was led by imports from China, which accounted for 55% of total Greek imports of these materials during the quarter.
• Prices for plastic flooring materials have stabilized at €15 per sqm, despite a 10% increase in global demand.
Greek importers are taking advantage of favorable exchange rates to boost their purchases of non-essential goods, including construction materials. The uptick in activity is expected to continue into Q3 as the country’s construction sector remains strong, driven by government infrastructure projects and private investments.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,016,011 | 12,406,258 |
| 2021 | 8,481,549 | 17,049,383 |
| 2022 | 12,021,343 | 22,946,860 |
| 2023 | 27,300,116 | 33,517,444 |
| 2024 | 25,708,622 | 28,685,499 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 13,056,018 | 15,024,500 |
| France | 9,100,377 | 3,803,883 |
| Belgium | 570,172 | 1,847,896 |
| Turkey | 376,758 | 525,909 |
| Luxembourg | 342,429 | 916,782 |
| India | 334,152 | 356,431 |
| Sweden | 310,367 | 773,658 |
| Germany | 271,424 | 762,209 |
| United Kingdom | 227,168 | 770,546 |
| Netherlands | 172,436 | 621,489 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 18,348,933 | 20,127,593 |
| France | 4,030,212 | 1,827,552 |
| Luxembourg | 1,172,568 | 4,013,613 |
| Belgium | 699,924 | 1,672,620 |
| Italy | 446,980 | 216,032 |
| Bulgaria | 401,187 | 564,380 |
| Turkey | 375,091 | 653,695 |
| Germany | 355,444 | 924,558 |
| Hungary | 299,578 | 326,903 |
| India | 294,335 | 290,423 |
