**Greek Imports of Refractory Cements Rise Amid Construction Boom**
**Greek construction sector’s growth drives demand for refractory materials**
• Greek imports of refractory cements (HS Code 3816) increased by 15% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by a surge in construction activity.
• Greece’s construction sector has been growing steadily over the past two years, supported by government investments and private projects.
• The price of imported refractory cements rose by 8% compared to the same period last year, due to higher demand and supply chain constraints.
Greece’s ongoing construction boom is driving up imports of specialized materials like refractory cements. As a result, prices for these goods have risen, while volumes have increased in line with growing demand from builders and infrastructure projects across the country.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,707,388 | 3,706,899 |
| 2021 | 9,741,626 | 6,259,207 |
| 2022 | 9,893,763 | 6,652,846 |
| 2023 | 9,651,515 | 8,776,220 |
| 2024 | 8,422,038 | 8,159,490 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,064,749 | 1,391,860 |
| Turkey | 1,206,457 | 657,451 |
| Germany | 957,397 | 1,744,280 |
| Austria | 745,766 | 470,458 |
| Cyprus | 519,315 | 127,448 |
| China | 454,140 | 342,624 |
| Bulgaria | 328,824 | 1,800,360 |
| United Kingdom | 213,286 | 560,498 |
| Spain | 192,769 | 253,093 |
| Macedonia | 145,915 | 15,317 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,945,018 | 891,241 |
| Italy | 1,826,645 | 1,435,576 |
| Slovakia | 1,220,000 | 803,330 |
| Germany | 1,011,680 | 1,566,546 |
| Austria | 703,042 | 504,009 |
| Cyprus | 697,904 | 263,487 |
| United Kingdom | 638,313 | 1,189,041 |
| Bulgaria | 528,496 | 789,386 |
| Spain | 266,716 | 289,191 |
| Netherlands | 171,880 | 514,304 |
