25087000 - 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, Chamotte or dinas earths is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 66.3% of imports (€31.6M), followed by 🇪🇬 Egypt (19.3%). With an HHI of 4827, 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, Chamotte or dinas earths to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (23.0%, €11.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 40.1% of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Chamotte or dinas earths imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (19.8%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were surging (15.3%) and exports stable (2.5%) 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, Chamotte or dinas earths 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, Chamotte or dinas earths (NC8 25087000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 66.3% 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, Chamotte or dinas earths?

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, Chamotte or dinas earths (NC8 25087000) is €1.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €47.7M, exports: €49.4M).

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, Chamotte or dinas earths?

The EU imported €47.7M of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading|6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths, Chamotte or dinas earths (NC8 25087000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 177.5M 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, Chamotte or dinas earths?

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, Chamotte or dinas earths (NC8 25087000) is €0.2685/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, Chamotte or dinas earths?

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, Chamotte or dinas earths (NC8 25087000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 40.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (15.3%) and exports stable (2.5%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€31.6M	66.3%	100.5M kg
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€9.2M	19.3%	48.4M kg
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€3.3M	7.0%	15.8M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.9M	4.0%	7.6M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€356K	0.7%	2.4M kg
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€133K	0.3%	394K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.4M	23.0%	34.2M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€7.7M	15.7%	12.2M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€3.5M	7.1%	7.7M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.5M	7.0%	11.3M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.4M	6.9%	5.0M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€31.6M	100.5Mt	€0.3143/kg	67.9%
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€9.2M	48.4Mt	€0.1899/kg	19.8%
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€3.3M	15.8Mt	€0.2119/kg	7.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.9M	7.6Mt	€0.2530/kg	4.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€356K	2.4Mt	€0.1455/kg	0.8%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€133K	394Kt	€0.3386/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.4M	34.2Mt	€0.3323/kg	38.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€7.7M	12.2Mt	€0.6369/kg	26.2%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€3.5M	7.7Mt	€0.4576/kg	12.0%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.5M	11.3Mt	€0.3066/kg	11.7%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.4M	5.0Mt	€0.6864/kg	11.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€31.6M	100.5Mt	€0.3143/kg	67.9%
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€9.2M	48.4Mt	€0.1899/kg	19.8%
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€3.3M	15.8Mt	€0.2119/kg	7.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.9M	7.6Mt	€0.2530/kg	4.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€356K	2.4Mt	€0.1455/kg	0.8%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€133K	394Kt	€0.3386/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, Chamotte or dinas earths

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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, Chamotte or dinas earths

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