28051100 - Alkali or alkaline-earth - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 71.6% of imports (€3.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (18.4%). With an HHI of 5524, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 50.3% (€57.4M), ahead of 🇮🇳 India (20.4%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium are 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇨🇿 Czechia accounts for 26.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-29.6%) and exports declining (-12.0%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€3.0M

Who is the main supplier of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium (NC8 28051100) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 71.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium?

The extra-EU trade balance for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium (NC8 28051100) is €110.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €4.1M, exports: €114.2M).

How much does the EU import of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium?

The EU imported €4.1M of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium (NC8 28051100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium?

The weighted average import price of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium (NC8 28051100) is €3.75/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium?

The leading EU member state importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium (NC8 28051100) is 🇨🇿 Czechia, accounting for 26.2% of EU imports.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium are 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇨🇿 Czechia accounts for 26.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-29.6%) and exports declining (-12.0%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€57.4M	50.3%	23.4M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€23.3M	20.4%	10.2M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€17.3M	15.2%	4.7M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	4.6%	1.4M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.3M	3.7%	1.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€3.0M	891Kt	€3.33/kg	72.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€761K	113Kt	€6.76/kg	18.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€284K	68Kt	€4.19/kg	6.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€96K	32Kt	€2.97/kg	2.3%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€13K	173	€73.01/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€57.4M	23.4Mt	€2.45/kg	53.3%
2	🇮🇳 India	€23.3M	10.2Mt	€2.28/kg	21.7%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€17.3M	4.7Mt	€3.72/kg	16.1%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	1.4Mt	€3.82/kg	4.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.3M	1.2Mt	€3.54/kg	4.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€3.0M	891Kt	€3.33/kg	72.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€761K	113Kt	€6.76/kg	18.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€284K	68Kt	€4.19/kg	6.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€96K	32Kt	€2.97/kg	2.3%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€13K	173	€73.01/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€57.4M	23.4Mt	€2.45/kg	53.3%
2	🇮🇳 India	€23.3M	10.2Mt	€2.28/kg	21.7%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€17.3M	4.7Mt	€3.72/kg	16.1%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	1.4Mt	€3.82/kg	4.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.3M	1.2Mt	€3.54/kg	4.0%

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