**Greece Sees Boost in Fatty Substances Imports Amid Seasonal Demand**
**Wool Grease Imports Increase as Domestic Supply Falls Short**
• Greece imported 4,500 metric tons of wool grease and fatty substances in June, a 12% increase from the same period last year.
• The country’s imports are up due to strong seasonal demand for textiles and leather products ahead of peak summer production.
• Prices for wool grease have risen by 8% over the past quarter, driven by increased global demand and supply chain disruptions.
Greece’s import surge in fatty substances is expected to continue in the coming months as domestic suppliers struggle to meet growing demand. Seasonal fluctuations typically drive up imports during the summer months, but this year’s increase may be amplified by supply chain issues affecting key suppliers.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 154,930 | 1,514,064 |
| 2021 | 132,976 | 1,374,449 |
| 2022 | 160,150 | 2,240,705 |
| 2023 | 248,688 | 2,110,524 |
| 2024 | 127,173 | 1,813,926 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 107,861 | 1,499,255 |
| Croatia | 5,600 | 71,564 |
| Uruguay | 5,200 | 52,000 |
| United Kingdom | 3,110 | 117,332 |
| Netherlands | 2,500 | 26,975 |
| Germany | 2,238 | 33,072 |
| Italy | 613 | 9,174 |
| Japan | 32 | 4,152 |
| Poland | 19 | 402 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 234,261 | 1,857,765 |
| Germany | 7,810 | 124,089 |
| United Kingdom | 2,740 | 90,504 |
| Netherlands | 2,000 | 23,582 |
| Italy | 1,858 | 13,191 |
| Japan | 16 | 1,288 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 105 |
