27101215 - Light oils and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 is highly concentrated. 🇩🇿 Algeria captures 43.1% of imports (€399.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (31.0%). With an HHI of 3129, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 65.6% (€86.3M), ahead of 🇬🇮 Gibraltar (16.1%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 98.1% of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (1.9%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇸🇪 Sweden.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-52.3%) while exports were surging (16.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 (NC8 27101215) is 🇩🇿 Algeria, accounting for 43.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11?

The extra-EU trade balance for Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 (NC8 27101215) is €-793.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €925.1M, exports: €131.5M).

How much does the EU import of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11?

The EU imported €925.1M of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 (NC8 27101215) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.1B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11?

The weighted average import price of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 (NC8 27101215) is €0.8061/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11?

The leading EU member state importer of Light oils and preparations, For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading|2710|12|11 (NC8 27101215) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 98.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-52.3%) while exports were surging (16.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇩🇿 Algeria	€399.1M	43.1%	619.3M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€286.9M	31.0%	311.5M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€155.0M	16.8%	136.9M kg
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€37.3M	4.0%	24.8M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€26.9M	2.9%	38.5M kg
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€4.8M	0.5%	4.1M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€86.3M	65.6%	157.4M kg
2	🇬🇮 Gibraltar	€21.1M	16.1%	27.4M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€8.3M	6.3%	7.0M kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.4M	4.8%	7.1M kg
5	🇧🇷 Brazil	€4.4M	3.4%	4.0M kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€1.5M	1.2%	1.2M kg
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€107K	0.1%	85K kg
8	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€89K	0.1%	3K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇩🇿 Algeria	€399.1M	619.3Mt	€0.6444/kg	43.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€286.9M	311.5Mt	€0.9211/kg	31.5%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€155.0M	136.9Mt	€1.13/kg	17.0%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€37.3M	24.8Mt	€1.51/kg	4.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€26.9M	38.5Mt	€0.6998/kg	3.0%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€4.8M	4.1Mt	€1.18/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€86.3M	157.4Mt	€0.5480/kg	67.3%
2	🇬🇮 GI	€21.1M	27.4Mt	€0.7710/kg	16.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€8.3M	7.0Mt	€1.18/kg	6.4%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.4M	7.1Mt	€0.8972/kg	5.0%
5	🇧🇷 Brazil	€4.4M	4.0Mt	€1.10/kg	3.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€1.5M	1.2Mt	€1.28/kg	1.2%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€107K	85Kt	€1.26/kg	0.1%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€89K	3Kt	€30.52/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇩🇿 Algeria	€399.1M	619.3Mt	€0.6444/kg	43.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€286.9M	311.5Mt	€0.9211/kg	31.5%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€155.0M	136.9Mt	€1.13/kg	17.0%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€37.3M	24.8Mt	€1.51/kg	4.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€26.9M	38.5Mt	€0.6998/kg	3.0%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€4.8M	4.1Mt	€1.18/kg	0.5%

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