25086000 - 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, Mullite is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 54.4% of imports (€61.0M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (29.4%). With an HHI of 4014, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Mullite are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland. 🇺🇸 United States absorbs 28.7% of European exports (€7.8M).

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 46.7% of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Mullite imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (20.1%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-13.2%) while exports were surging (29.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, Mullite 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, Mullite (NC8 25086000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 54.4% 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, Mullite?

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, Mullite (NC8 25086000) is €-84.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €112.0M, exports: €27.2M).

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, Mullite?

The EU imported €112.0M of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Mullite (NC8 25086000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 246.5M 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, Mullite?

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, Mullite (NC8 25086000) is €0.4546/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, Mullite?

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, Mullite (NC8 25086000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 46.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-13.2%) while exports were surging (29.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€61.0M	54.4%	143.7M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€32.9M	29.4%	85.3M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€15.3M	13.7%	14.3M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	1.2%	877K kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€520K	0.5%	359K kg
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€335K	0.3%	765K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€7.8M	28.7%	3.8M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.9M	21.6%	4.7M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.7M	13.5%	2.4M kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.4M	12.6%	2.8M kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	10.5%	1.8M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€61.0M	143.7Mt	€0.4244/kg	54.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€32.9M	85.3Mt	€0.3860/kg	29.6%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€15.3M	14.3Mt	€1.07/kg	13.7%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	877Kt	€1.52/kg	1.2%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€520K	359Kt	€1.45/kg	0.5%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€335K	765Kt	€0.4379/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€7.8M	3.8Mt	€2.06/kg	33.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.9M	4.7Mt	€1.24/kg	24.9%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.7M	2.4Mt	€1.57/kg	15.6%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.4M	2.8Mt	€1.23/kg	14.5%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	1.8Mt	€1.57/kg	12.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€61.0M	143.7Mt	€0.4244/kg	54.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€32.9M	85.3Mt	€0.3860/kg	29.6%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€15.3M	14.3Mt	€1.07/kg	13.7%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	877Kt	€1.52/kg	1.2%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€520K	359Kt	€1.45/kg	0.5%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€335K	765Kt	€0.4379/kg	0.3%

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, Mullite

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