21031000 - Sauces and preparations - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 46.6% of imports (€218.2M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (22.6%). With an HHI of 2804, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 46.5% (€93.9M), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (17.3%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 26.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.1%) and exports stable (-1.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce (NC8 21031000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 46.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce?

The extra-EU trade balance for Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce (NC8 21031000) is €-266.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €468.1M, exports: €201.7M).

How much does the EU import of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce?

The EU imported €468.1M of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce (NC8 21031000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 304.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce?

The weighted average import price of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce (NC8 21031000) is €1.54/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce?

The leading EU member state importer of Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, Soya sauce (NC8 21031000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 26.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.1%) and exports stable (-1.0%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€218.2M	46.6%	163.4M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€105.8M	22.6%	64.2M kg
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€42.0M	9.0%	21.9M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.2M	6.0%	11.9M kg
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€8.7M	1.9%	6.6M kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	0.6%	2.0M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€93.9M	46.5%	31.7M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€34.9M	17.3%	7.5M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€29.2M	14.5%	6.6M kg
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€4.0M	2.0%	2.1M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€2.6M	1.3%	1.6M kg
6	🇧🇾 Belarus	€1.3M	0.7%	246K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€218.2M	163.4Mt	€1.34/kg	53.8%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€105.8M	64.2Mt	€1.65/kg	26.1%
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€42.0M	21.9Mt	€1.92/kg	10.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.2M	11.9Mt	€2.37/kg	7.0%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€8.7M	6.6Mt	€1.33/kg	2.1%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	2.0Mt	€1.45/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€93.9M	31.7Mt	€2.96/kg	56.6%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€34.9M	7.5Mt	€4.66/kg	21.0%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€29.2M	6.6Mt	€4.43/kg	17.6%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€4.0M	2.1Mt	€1.91/kg	2.4%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€2.6M	1.6Mt	€1.59/kg	1.5%
6	🇧🇾 Belarus	€1.3M	246Kt	€5.37/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€218.2M	163.4Mt	€1.34/kg	53.8%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€105.8M	64.2Mt	€1.65/kg	26.1%
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€42.0M	21.9Mt	€1.92/kg	10.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.2M	11.9Mt	€2.37/kg	7.0%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€8.7M	6.6Mt	€1.33/kg	2.1%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	2.0Mt	€1.45/kg	0.7%

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