EU External Trade - Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined, Other kaolinic clays

Extra-EU sourcing of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined, Other kaolinic clays is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 53.8% of imports (€144.6M), followed by 🇺🇦 Ukraine (16.5%). With an HHI of 3324, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined, Other kaolinic clays to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇳 Tunisia remains the largest client (14.2%, €11.4M), followed by 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 44.0% of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined, Other kaolinic clays imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (21.3%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-14.9%) while exports were surging (31.6%), signalling a structural market shift.