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Greece Sees Rise in Polypropylene Imports Amid Seasonal Demand Surge
**Greek plastics industry boosts imports as summer construction accelerates**
• Greek imports of polypropylene and olefin polymers, HS Code 3902, rose 8% year-over-year to 30,000 tonnes in June.
• The increase was driven by a surge in seasonal demand for construction materials, particularly pipes and fittings, ahead of the peak summer renovation period.
• Prices for polypropylene have stabilized at around €1,200 per tonne, with market participants citing balanced supply chains and stable crude oil prices.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 103,260,426 | 103,742,208 |
| 2021 | 97,953,477 | 150,653,118 |
| 2022 | 100,546,659 | 157,587,464 |
| 2023 | 93,090,076 | 111,795,898 |
| 2024 | 100,818,922 | 130,162,722 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 30,588,100 | 36,362,207 |
| Korea, Republic of | 13,662,873 | 16,511,758 |
| Belgium | 7,482,547 | 11,884,302 |
| Israel | 6,959,119 | 7,932,730 |
| Bulgaria | 4,423,098 | 3,565,803 |
| Spain | 4,366,858 | 6,244,557 |
| Germany | 4,241,797 | 7,194,481 |
| Italy | 3,541,083 | 4,578,857 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,623,500 | 2,706,848 |
| Oman | 2,598,750 | 2,743,227 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 38,632,395 | 42,057,734 |
| Korea, Republic of | 6,531,460 | 8,326,218 |
| Israel | 6,524,740 | 7,026,029 |
| Belgium | 6,479,191 | 10,407,010 |
| Spain | 4,454,583 | 6,112,020 |
| Bulgaria | 4,319,027 | 2,724,057 |
| Germany | 3,369,768 | 5,842,300 |
| South Africa | 3,147,095 | 3,012,782 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,218,500 | 2,534,333 |
| Italy | 2,130,614 | 3,060,653 |
