EU External Trade - Thorium ores and concentrates, Monazite; urano-thorianite and other thorium ores and concentrates, with a thorium content of more than 20|% by weight

Extra-EU sourcing of Thorium ores and concentrates, Monazite; urano-thorianite and other thorium ores and concentrates, with a thorium content of more than 20|% by weight is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 79.8% of imports (€466), followed by 🇦🇺 Australia (20.2%). With an HHI of 6775, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Thorium ores and concentrates, Monazite; urano-thorianite and other thorium ores and concentrates, with a thorium content of more than 20|% by weight are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 96.2% (€50), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (3.8%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 79.8% of Thorium ores and concentrates, Monazite; urano-thorianite and other thorium ores and concentrates, with a thorium content of more than 20|% by weight imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (20.2%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2024, imports were falling sharply (-100.0%) compared to the previous year.