EU External Trade - Other, Aromatic bitters of an alcoholic strength by volume of 44,2|to 49,2|% vol containing from 1,5|to 6|% by weight of gentian, spices and various ingredients and from 4|to 10|% of sugar, in containers holding 0,5|litre or less

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Aromatic bitters of an alcoholic strength by volume of 44,2|to 49,2|% vol containing from 1,5|to 6|% by weight of gentian, spices and various ingredients and from 4|to 10|% of sugar, in containers holding 0,5|litre or less is highly concentrated. 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago captures 98.8% of imports (€10.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (0.4%). With an HHI of 9765, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Aromatic bitters of an alcoholic strength by volume of 44,2|to 49,2|% vol containing from 1,5|to 6|% by weight of gentian, spices and various ingredients and from 4|to 10|% of sugar, in containers holding 0,5|litre or less to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇳🇴 Norway remains the largest client (15.3%, €982K), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇿🇦 South Africa.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 94.4% of Other, Aromatic bitters of an alcoholic strength by volume of 44,2|to 49,2|% vol containing from 1,5|to 6|% by weight of gentian, spices and various ingredients and from 4|to 10|% of sugar, in containers holding 0,5|litre or less imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (4.9%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (14.6%) while exports were declining (-7.3%), signalling a structural market shift.