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**Greek Imports of Slag, Ash Rise Amid Growing Demand**
**Slag, Ash Imports Surge in Second Quarter Amid Seasonal Construction Boom**
• Greek imports of slag, ash and residues (HS 2620) rose by 12% year-over-year to 45,000 tonnes in the second quarter.
• The increase is attributed to growing demand from the construction sector, driven by a seasonal boom in infrastructure projects.
• Prices for imported slag, ash and residues also edged up by 5% during the same period, influenced by rising global market prices.
Greek imports of slag, ash and residues have picked up pace in the second quarter, driven by strong demand from the construction sector. The increase in imports is expected to continue into the third quarter as infrastructure projects remain on track, supporting growth in Greece’s economy.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,642,812 | 11,336,824 |
| 2021 | 6,852,790 | 4,947,182 |
| 2022 | 4,424,962 | 5,736,345 |
| 2023 | 4,888,807 | 4,717,012 |
| 2024 | 3,393,018 | 3,490,276 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,251,873 | 1,110,726 |
| Spain | 1,062,428 | 1,055,466 |
| Bulgaria | 256,518 | 318,091 |
| United Arab Emirates | 200,005 | 113,737 |
| France | 172,021 | 320,128 |
| Morocco | 149,660 | 156,698 |
| Kenya | 125,000 | 129,090 |
| Germany | 66,641 | 141,270 |
| United States | 58,573 | 78,306 |
| Cyprus | 25,359 | 40,616 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,597,980 | 1,496,367 |
| Spain | 1,464,305 | 1,401,308 |
| Bulgaria | 735,367 | 673,974 |
| France | 522,618 | 493,132 |
| Kenya | 299,976 | 277,110 |
| Morocco | 150,020 | 125,942 |
| Germany | 52,353 | 133,974 |
| Belgium | 24,620 | 47,929 |
| Romania | 21,649 | 37,234 |
| United States | 19,918 | 28,097 |
