**Greek Imports of Wooden Packing Materials Surge in June**
**Strong Demand for Packaging Solutions Amid Seasonal Peak**
• Greek imports of wooden packing materials rose by 12% in June compared to the same period last year.
• The increase is attributed to a surge in demand from the country’s manufacturing sector, driven by seasonal peak production levels.
• Prices for these materials remained stable, with average costs hovering around €200 per tonne.
Greek businesses are stockpiling wooden packing materials as they prepare for the peak holiday season. Strong domestic demand and steady supply chains have contributed to the uptick in imports, according to industry sources. As a result, Greek manufacturers are well-positioned to meet the expected surge in packaging needs ahead of the summer months.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73,341,999 | 27,657,025 |
| 2021 | 78,326,082 | 32,957,701 |
| 2022 | 85,894,789 | 49,937,271 |
| 2023 | 102,923,865 | 54,422,458 |
| 2024 | 109,460,901 | 61,426,741 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 50,746,294 | 26,983,235 |
| Ukraine | 18,430,594 | 6,603,580 |
| Romania | 8,016,663 | 4,740,367 |
| France | 6,307,477 | 5,077,188 |
| Albania | 5,783,841 | 2,656,939 |
| Italy | 3,938,902 | 3,028,252 |
| Cyprus | 2,742,566 | 2,285,651 |
| Germany | 2,231,018 | 2,797,074 |
| Spain | 1,820,589 | 1,159,109 |
| Belgium | 1,753,996 | 1,039,440 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 46,314,899 | 25,213,165 |
| Ukraine | 21,765,856 | 7,788,172 |
| Romania | 9,532,264 | 3,701,486 |
| Albania | 6,335,749 | 2,999,643 |
| Cyprus | 4,619,910 | 3,480,945 |
| Italy | 3,113,677 | 2,774,411 |
| Germany | 2,450,318 | 1,980,495 |
| Poland | 1,239,109 | 698,236 |
| United Kingdom | 947,949 | 301,144 |
| Spain | 839,158 | 533,742 |
