Paint brushes, pads and rollers market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market for paint brushes, pads and rollers in Greece showed a clear growth cycle from 2018 to 2024. In physical terms, market volume expanded strongly from 7.7 million pieces in 2018 to a peak of nearly 12 million pieces in 2021. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2022, where volume fell by over one-third to 7.6 million pieces, before rebounding to 10.9 million pieces by 2024.

The market's fluctuations were primarily driven by changes in import volumes, which surged to 10.8 million pieces in 2021 before dropping sharply in 2022. Domestic production followed a more moderate path, increasing from 1.6 million to 1.9 million pieces between 2018 and 2021, then experiencing a slight decline in the following years.

In 2024, the market structure featured a steady supply from established local manufacturers. The Greek company ROLLEX continued its production of hand-crafted paint rollers from natural fur, maintaining a focus on quality and export activity. A wide variety of professional and amateur products remained available through major Greek retailers and online platforms.

Production paint brushes, pads and rollers in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of paint brushes, pads, and rollers has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 921 K $ US, showing a negligible variation compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 18.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Greece's production volume of paint brushes, pads, and rollers has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, 1 884 K units were produced, marking a small gain of 1.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 17.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports paint brushes, pads and rollers from Greece

Exports in kind, K unit

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 326 K units, then surged to a peak of 1 071 K units in 2020, representing a sharp increase of 228.7% compared to the previous year. This resulted in a 3.3-fold difference between the two years. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 61.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for exports in kind were the Netherlands, Albania, and Cyprus, which together accounted for 71.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, paint brushes, pads, and rollers shipments from Greece abroad reached 522 K $ US, indicating a steep increase of 44.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 93.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, Albania (30.7% of exports in value terms), Cyprus (17.0%), and the United States (7.6%) were the main markets for exports in value terms of paint brushes, pads, and rollers from Greece, jointly representing 55.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020

Imports paint brushes, pads and rollers to Greece

Imports in kind, K unit

Greece's import volumes of paint brushes, pads, and rollers have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 8 962 K units, which is 21.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 22.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 894 K units, with the largest decline that year at 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2017–2020, the three principal markets for imports in kind were China, Germany, and Czechia, together accounting for 73.2% of total imports of paint brushes, pads, and rollers to Greece.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imported paint brushes, pads, and rollers in Greece were recorded at 5 233 K $ US, up by 23.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 25.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.8%. The largest decline was noted in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over 2017–2020, China (34.0% of imports in value terms), Germany (21.1%), and Italy (10.6%) remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, with a combined share of 65.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020