Who is the main supplier of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates (NC8 2610) is 🇿🇦 South Africa, accounting for 62.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates?

The extra-EU trade balance for ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates (NC8 2610) is €-225.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €287.6M, exports: €62.2M).

How much does the EU import of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates?

The EU imported €287.6M of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates (NC8 2610) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 821.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates?

The weighted average import price of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates (NC8 2610) is €0.3499/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates?

The leading EU member state importer of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates (NC8 2610) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 38.9% of EU imports.

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Extra-EU sourcing of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates is highly concentrated. 🇿🇦 South Africa captures 62.4% of imports (€179.4M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (26.6%). With an HHI of 4629, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates are concentrated on a few markets. 🇷🇺 Russia accounts for 56.8% (€35.3M), ahead of 🇹🇷 Türkiye (15.1%). The top three destinations are 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Chromium ores and concentrates are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 38.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.0%) and exports falling sharply (-42.3%) compared to the previous year.

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Import Partners (Top 10)

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇿🇦 South Africa

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇿🇦 South Africa

Export Partners (Top 10)

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€35.3M	56.8%	67.3M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€9.4M	15.1%	18.8M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	3.7%	4.4M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.3M	3.7%	3.9M kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€1.9M	3.0%	3.6M kg
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€695K	1.1%	1.1M kg

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€0.3499/kg

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€0.5311/kg

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Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€179.4M	525.4Mt	€0.3414/kg	63.7%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€76.6M	213.5Mt	€0.3588/kg	27.2%
3	🇲🇿 MZ	€11.2M	35.1Mt	€0.3199/kg	4.0%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€10.0M	15.5Mt	€0.6460/kg	3.5%
5	🇿🇼 ZW	€3.7M	11.7Mt	€0.3180/kg	1.3%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€858K	3.5Mt	€0.2484/kg	0.3%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11	-	-	0.0%
8	🇨🇳 China	€4	1	€4.00/kg	0.0%
9	🇶🇼 QW	€1	1	€1.00/kg	0.0%

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Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€35.3M	67.3Mt	€0.5244/kg	68.1%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€9.4M	18.8Mt	€0.4984/kg	18.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	4.4Mt	€0.5230/kg	4.5%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.3M	3.9Mt	€0.5854/kg	4.4%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€1.9M	3.6Mt	€0.5310/kg	3.6%
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€695K	1.1Mt	€0.6333/kg	1.3%

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