EU External Trade - SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT, Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1|or less

Extra-EU sourcing of SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT, Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1|or less is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 63.5% of imports (€91.0M), followed by 🇲🇽 Mexico (19.2%). With an HHI of 4438, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT, Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1|or less to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (20.3%, €19.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT, Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1|or less are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 30.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (5.7%) and exports stable (-1.1%) compared to the previous year.