Used Tyre Imports Surge in Greece Amid Seasonal Demand
Greece’s tyre market experiences upward trend as summer driving season approaches.
• Imports of used and retreaded rubber tyres rose 12.5% to 150,000 units in June compared to the same period last year.
• The increase can be attributed to a rise in demand for affordable vehicle spare parts ahead of Greece’s peak summer travel season.
• Average import prices for used tyres have stabilised at around €10 per unit after experiencing fluctuations earlier this year.
Greece’s tyre market is showing signs of recovery, with June imports reaching their highest level since 2019. The uptick in demand is largely driven by the country’s thriving tourism sector and a rebounding economy. However, industry experts caution that supply chains remain fragile due to ongoing global trade tensions.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 955,929 | 3,384,797 |
| 2021 | 1,309,138 | 4,434,915 |
| 2022 | 1,362,111 | 5,280,764 |
| 2023 | 1,447,048 | 5,768,053 |
| 2024 | 1,358,174 | 5,097,465 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| China | 352,586 | 487,494 |
| Netherlands | 196,768 | 1,086,416 |
| Germany | 172,070 | 763,664 |
| Spain | 118,943 | 563,995 |
| Sri Lanka | 103,160 | 364,243 |
| Italy | 94,427 | 344,466 |
| Indonesia | 78,142 | 189,882 |
| Belgium | 49,973 | 107,532 |
| Poland | 41,699 | 169,387 |
| India | 32,024 | 88,301 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 213,020 | 966,995 |
| China | 197,886 | 234,653 |
| Italy | 177,867 | 624,969 |
| Spain | 163,176 | 856,553 |
| Germany | 152,105 | 714,465 |
| Sri Lanka | 148,502 | 549,934 |
| Switzerland | 80,410 | 25,111 |
| Belgium | 40,982 | 132,217 |
| Malaysia | 38,969 | 91,965 |
| United Kingdom | 35,542 | 856,998 |
