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**Greek Imports of Quartz, Quartzite See Moderate Uptick in June**
**Market demand for construction materials remains steady despite inflation concerns**
• Greek imports of quartz and quartzite rose by 4.1% in June compared to the same period last year.
• The increase is attributed to a 2.5% rise in shipments from Italy, Greece’s primary supplier of the material.
• Prices of imported quartz and quartzite remained relatively stable, with an average price of €450 per metric ton.
Greek imports of construction materials such as quartz and quartzite have continued to show resilience despite concerns over inflation. The moderate increase in June is partly driven by steady demand from the country’s building sector, which has been less affected by economic uncertainty than other industries. Seasonal factors also played a role, with builders typically increasing orders for these materials during the summer months as construction projects gain momentum.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 458,919 | 329,907 |
| 2021 | 221,906 | 123,934 |
| 2022 | 611,460 | 176,837 |
| 2023 | 1,687,522 | 893,529 |
| 2024 | 779,451 | 227,106 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 500,270 | 32,384 |
| Germany | 141,003 | 134,103 |
| Brazil | 54,842 | 14,420 |
| Czech Republic | 41,000 | 10,002 |
| China | 24,603 | 13,400 |
| United Kingdom | 17,033 | 18,136 |
| United States | 451 | 3,308 |
| Italy | 249 | 1,353 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 875,000 | 56,388 |
| China | 733,563 | 793,236 |
| Germany | 46,429 | 26,394 |
| Czech Republic | 26,000 | 6,304 |
| United States | 4,726 | 10,190 |
| Italy | 1,787 | 540 |
| United Kingdom | 16 | 418 |
| Austria | 1 | 59 |
