**Greek Imports of Textile and Leather Chemicals Surge in Q2**
**Market Sees Boost from Growing Demand for Apparel Production**
• Greek imports of textile finishing agents rose 12% year-over-year in Q2, reaching $23.5 million.
• The increase is attributed to a seasonal surge in demand ahead of the summer fashion season, with key trading partners including China and Turkey.
• Average prices for these chemicals remained relatively stable compared to Q1, at around $2,300 per ton.
Greek imports of textile and leather finishing agents have picked up pace in the second quarter, driven by a combination of seasonal factors and growing demand from the country’s apparel production sector. This uptick is expected to support local manufacturers as they prepare for increased output ahead of the peak summer season.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,704,714 | 23,678,354 |
| 2021 | 24,417,009 | 29,212,983 |
| 2022 | 19,839,858 | 28,549,730 |
| 2023 | 14,185,257 | 25,623,208 |
| 2024 | 15,879,464 | 34,472,250 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 10,482,457 | 23,368,082 |
| Spain | 1,418,065 | 2,982,048 |
| Czech Republic | 1,159,079 | 2,242,796 |
| Italy | 889,179 | 1,826,689 |
| Germany | 886,587 | 1,599,840 |
| Turkey | 341,416 | 329,004 |
| Belgium | 315,573 | 1,217,690 |
| Bulgaria | 154,270 | 326,502 |
| Austria | 141,951 | 218,661 |
| Romania | 33,761 | 43,110 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| France | 8,422,487 | 14,503,530 |
| Czech Republic | 2,316,336 | 3,885,741 |
| Italy | 1,650,919 | 2,499,806 |
| Spain | 512,914 | 1,056,929 |
| Germany | 412,233 | 1,619,147 |
| Turkey | 207,725 | 208,523 |
| Belgium | 205,013 | 926,370 |
| Hungary | 148,470 | 116,604 |
| United Kingdom | 76,360 | 208,991 |
| Romania | 57,188 | 69,556 |
