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**Greece Sees Surge in Imported Metallic By-Product Imports**
**Slag and Dross Imports Rise Amid European Steel Production Increase**
• Greece imported 15% more metallic by-products (HS Code 2619) in June compared to the same month last year.
• The increase is attributed to a rise in European steel production, driving demand for metallic by-products such as slag and dross.
• Prices of these imports have decreased slightly due to seasonal factors and increased supply.
Greek imports of metallic by-products (HS Code 2619) showed a notable surge in June, driven by the uptick in European steel production. This trend is expected to continue in the short term as manufacturers meet increasing demand for steel products. The decrease in prices, however, may indicate that suppliers are seeking to maintain market share ahead of any potential supply chain disruptions during peak summer months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,588,680 | 187,781 |
| 2021 | 50 | 37 |
| 2022 | 256,366 | 1,403 |
| 2023 | 393,640 | 28,593 |
| 2024 | 135,019 | 18,362 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 135,000 | 15,205 |
| Germany | 18 | 3,136 |
| Egypt | 1 | 21 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 199,080 | 15,633 |
| Romania | 142,060 | 2,272 |
| Turkey | 28,500 | 3,485 |
| China | 24,000 | 7,203 |
