EU External Trade - Silicon, Containing by weight not less than 99,99|% of silicon

Extra-EU sourcing of Silicon, Containing by weight not less than 99,99|% of silicon is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 76.3% of imports (€420.8M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (8.3%). With an HHI of 5938, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Silicon, Containing by weight not less than 99,99|% of silicon are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇳 China accounts for 52.1% (€2.8B), ahead of 🇻🇳 Vietnam (14.9%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇳 China, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 83.8% of Silicon, Containing by weight not less than 99,99|% of silicon imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (4.2%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (29.7%) while exports were falling sharply (-31.8%), signalling a structural market shift.