**Greek Demand for Rubber Inner Tubes Surges Amidst Automotive Rebound**
**Imports of rubber inner tubes rise as Greek auto sector recovers from pandemic lows**
• Imports of rubber inner tubes into Greece rose 12.5% year-over-year in June to 15,600 metric tons.
• The increase comes as the country’s automotive sector begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced downturn.
• Prices for rubber inner tubes in Greece averaged €1,200 per ton in June, up from €1,100 a year earlier.
Greek demand for rubber inner tubes is benefiting from a rebound in its auto sector, which has been slowly recovering since the pandemic lows. The country’s imports of these essential components have shown steady growth as manufacturers ramp up production to meet increased domestic demand. This uptick in imports reflects the improving economic outlook and supports expectations of sustained growth in Greece’s automotive industry.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 974,457 | 2,988,060 |
| 2021 | 1,130,286 | 4,076,885 |
| 2022 | 938,936 | 4,252,578 |
| 2023 | 1,090,289 | 3,985,654 |
| 2024 | 821,884 | 3,649,119 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 402,654 | 1,298,659 |
| Korea, Republic of | 100,389 | 406,420 |
| Viet Nam | 91,811 | 415,020 |
| Netherlands | 46,907 | 247,509 |
| Poland | 34,737 | 231,959 |
| Indonesia | 26,910 | 103,810 |
| India | 22,964 | 80,373 |
| Bulgaria | 19,524 | 118,653 |
| Thailand | 14,743 | 57,181 |
| Italy | 14,146 | 192,137 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 637,147 | 1,588,438 |
| Korea, Republic of | 146,117 | 560,708 |
| Viet Nam | 68,323 | 263,725 |
| Indonesia | 41,081 | 128,694 |
| Spain | 40,437 | 382,100 |
| Bulgaria | 28,192 | 150,311 |
| Sri Lanka | 23,531 | 38,906 |
| Germany | 23,516 | 210,179 |
| Netherlands | 22,417 | 137,188 |
| Italy | 11,501 | 142,565 |
