15153010 - Castor oil and its - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 95.2% of imports (€244.0M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil (4.8%). With an HHI of 9089, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials are concentrated on a few markets. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China accounts for 87.8% (€2.3M), ahead of 🇨🇴 Colombia (2.4%). The top three destinations are 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇪🇬 Egypt.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 100.0% of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials imports, well ahead of 🇧🇪 Belgium (0.0%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇸🇪 Sweden.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-29.7%) while exports were surging (85.5%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials (NC8 15153010) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 95.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials?

The extra-EU trade balance for Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials (NC8 15153010) is €-253.7M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €256.3M, exports: €2.6M).

How much does the EU import of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials?

The EU imported €256.3M of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials (NC8 15153010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 158.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials?

The weighted average import price of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials (NC8 15153010) is €1.62/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials?

The leading EU member state importer of Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials (NC8 15153010) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 100.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-29.7%) while exports were surging (85.5%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇮🇳 India	€244.0M	95.2%	151.4M kg
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€12.2M	4.8%	6.5M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€46K	0.0%	4K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€8K	0.0%	850 kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1K	0.0%	325 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€2.3M	87.8%	697K kg
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€64K	2.4%	21K kg
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€60K	2.3%	20K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€35K	1.3%	5K kg
5	🇰🇪 Kenya	€30K	1.2%	9K kg
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€3K	0.1%	1K kg
7	🇬🇦 Gabon	€3K	0.1%	196 kg
8	🇮🇳 India	€2K	0.1%	570 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€244.0M	151.4Mt	€1.61/kg	95.2%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€12.2M	6.5Mt	€1.87/kg	4.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€46K	4Kt	€11.09/kg	0.0%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€8K	850	€9.52/kg	0.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1K	325	€3.65/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€2.3M	697Kt	€3.29/kg	92.1%
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€64K	21Kt	€3.06/kg	2.6%
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€60K	20Kt	€3.01/kg	2.4%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€35K	5Kt	€6.97/kg	1.4%
5	🇰🇪 KE	€30K	9Kt	€3.43/kg	1.2%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€3K	1Kt	€3.36/kg	0.1%
7	🇬🇦 GA	€3K	196	€14.90/kg	0.1%
8	🇮🇳 India	€2K	570	€3.80/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€244.0M	151.4Mt	€1.61/kg	95.2%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€12.2M	6.5Mt	€1.87/kg	4.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€46K	4Kt	€11.09/kg	0.0%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€8K	850	€9.52/kg	0.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1K	325	€3.65/kg	0.0%

EU External Trade - Castor oil and its fractions, For the production of aminoundecanoic acid for use in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibres or of artificial plastic materials

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