**Greece Sees Surge in Abrasive Imports Amid Construction Boom**
**Market Trend Boosts Demand for Natural Corundum and Emery**
• The value of abrasive imports by Greece rose 15% year-on-year to $45 million in Q2.
• Pumice stone, a key component in construction materials, accounted for 60% of the total import value.
• Greek manufacturers are increasing production to meet rising demand from the country’s expanding construction sector.
Greece’s abrasive imports continue to grow as the country’s construction industry expands. Strong demand for pumice stone and emery, driven by a surge in building projects, is driving up imports. As the market trend shows no signs of slowing, Greek manufacturers are increasing production capacity to meet growing orders from domestic buyers. The country’s economy benefits from this trend, with increased activity in the construction sector contributing to GDP growth.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 231,597 | 179,872 |
| 2021 | 163,581 | 144,497 |
| 2022 | 133,405 | 170,429 |
| 2023 | 557,458 | 263,028 |
| 2024 | 225,650 | 162,144 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 93,612 | 44,494 |
| Netherlands | 33,980 | 16,080 |
| Germany | 29,770 | 19,027 |
| Spain | 27,063 | 22,140 |
| Turkey | 19,400 | 9,077 |
| Austria | 12,000 | 4,994 |
| Italy | 7,783 | 9,465 |
| France | 735 | 32,917 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 700 | 557 |
| Egypt | 450 | 2,450 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 191,287 | 84,019 |
| Germany | 163,001 | 56,813 |
| Spain | 127,708 | 44,473 |
| Italy | 27,668 | 35,956 |
| Slovenia | 24,000 | 10,920 |
| Macedonia | 11,050 | 1,907 |
| Austria | 6,000 | 2,406 |
| Romania | 5,000 | 7,320 |
| Bulgaria | 1,000 | 8,593 |
| France | 410 | 5,831 |
