EU External Trade - Lactose and lactose syrup, Containing by weight 99|% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter

Extra-EU sourcing of Lactose and lactose syrup, Containing by weight 99|% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 45.9% of imports (€47.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (37.3%). With an HHI of 3625, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Lactose and lactose syrup, Containing by weight 99|% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇮🇳 India remains the largest client (15.3%, €270.7M), followed by 🇮🇳 India, 🇨🇳 China, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Lactose and lactose syrup, Containing by weight 99|% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter are 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 30.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-41.8%) and exports stable (2.9%) compared to the previous year.