25081000 - Other clays (not including - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 68.4% of imports (€500.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (7.4%). With an HHI of 4786, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (22.9%, €47.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇮🇱 Israel.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 29.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.3%) and exports declining (-12.7%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite (NC8 25081000) is 🇹🇷 Türkiye, accounting for 68.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite (NC8 25081000) is €-525.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €731.6M, exports: €206.3M).

How much does the EU import of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite?

The EU imported €731.6M of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite (NC8 25081000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 4.1B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite?

The weighted average import price of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite (NC8 25081000) is €0.1797/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite?

The leading EU member state importer of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite (NC8 25081000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 29.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.3%) and exports declining (-12.7%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€500.2M	68.4%	3.1B kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€54.4M	7.4%	94.2M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€37.7M	5.2%	309.7M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€34.0M	4.7%	74.1M kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€20.4M	2.8%	54.5M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€47.3M	22.9%	316.9M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€31.0M	15.0%	81.7M kg
3	🇮🇱 Israel	€13.1M	6.3%	48.8M kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€12.6M	6.1%	33.3M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€7.1M	3.4%	25.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€500.2M	3.1Bt	€0.1614/kg	77.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€54.4M	94.2Mt	€0.5770/kg	8.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€37.7M	309.7Mt	€0.1218/kg	5.8%
4	🇨🇳 China	€34.0M	74.1Mt	€0.4591/kg	5.3%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€20.4M	54.5Mt	€0.3749/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€47.3M	316.9Mt	€0.1493/kg	42.6%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€31.0M	81.7Mt	€0.3788/kg	27.9%
3	🇮🇱 Israel	€13.1M	48.8Mt	€0.2677/kg	11.8%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€12.6M	33.3Mt	€0.3779/kg	11.3%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€7.1M	25.4Mt	€0.2800/kg	6.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€500.2M	3.1Bt	€0.1614/kg	77.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€54.4M	94.2Mt	€0.5770/kg	8.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€37.7M	309.7Mt	€0.1218/kg	5.8%
4	🇨🇳 China	€34.0M	74.1Mt	€0.4591/kg	5.3%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€20.4M	54.5Mt	€0.3749/kg	3.2%

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EU External Trade - Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Bentonite

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