15219099 - Beeswax and other insect - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 60.3% of imports (€69.7M), followed by 🇻🇳 Vietnam (13.1%). With an HHI of 3852, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (15.0%, €5.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 62.8% of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (12.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.8%) and exports stable (0.2%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other (NC8 15219099) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 60.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other (NC8 15219099) is €-77.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €115.5M, exports: €38.2M).

How much does the EU import of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other?

The EU imported €115.5M of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other (NC8 15219099) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 21.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other?

The weighted average import price of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other (NC8 15219099) is €5.37/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, Other (NC8 15219099) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 62.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.8%) and exports stable (0.2%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.7M	15.0%	594K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.2M	13.7%	467K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.5M	9.2%	317K kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€2.6M	6.9%	179K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.9M	5.1%	220K kg
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€525K	1.4%	63K kg
7	🇹🇭 Thailand	€503K	1.3%	70K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€69.7M	15.5Mt	€4.50/kg	71.6%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.2M	2.4Mt	€6.34/kg	15.6%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€4.6M	702Kt	€6.50/kg	4.7%
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.4M	363Kt	€11.99/kg	4.5%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€3.5M	490Kt	€7.22/kg	3.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.7M	594Kt	€9.63/kg	28.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.2M	467Kt	€11.23/kg	26.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.5M	317Kt	€11.04/kg	17.4%
4	🇨🇳 China	€2.6M	179Kt	€14.67/kg	13.1%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.9M	220Kt	€8.84/kg	9.7%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€525K	63Kt	€8.31/kg	2.6%
7	🇹🇭 Thailand	€503K	70Kt	€7.19/kg	2.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€69.7M	15.5Mt	€4.50/kg	71.6%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.2M	2.4Mt	€6.34/kg	15.6%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€4.6M	702Kt	€6.50/kg	4.7%
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.4M	363Kt	€11.99/kg	4.5%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€3.5M	490Kt	€7.22/kg	3.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.7M	594Kt	€9.63/kg	28.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.2M	467Kt	€11.23/kg	26.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.5M	317Kt	€11.04/kg	17.4%
4	🇨🇳 China	€2.6M	179Kt	€14.67/kg	13.1%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.9M	220Kt	€8.84/kg	9.7%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€525K	63Kt	€8.31/kg	2.6%
7	🇹🇭 Thailand	€503K	70Kt	€7.19/kg	2.5%

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