28182000 - Artificial corundum - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum is well diversified across 6 suppliers. The top five (🇺🇸 United States, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇮🇩 Indonesia) account for 75.1% of the total. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 17.7% (€321.3M). An HHI of 1202 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇷🇺 Russia remains the largest client (31.6%, €1.2B), followed by 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 47.4% of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (11.6%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (4.2%) while exports were declining (-6.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum (NC8 28182000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 17.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum?

The extra-EU trade balance for Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum (NC8 28182000) is €1.9B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.8B, exports: €3.7B).

How much does the EU import of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum?

The EU imported €1.8B of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum (NC8 28182000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.1B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum?

The weighted average import price of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum (NC8 28182000) is €0.5870/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum?

The leading EU member state importer of Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide, Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum (NC8 28182000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 47.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (4.2%) while exports were declining (-6.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€321.3M	17.7%	51.9M kg
2	🇯🇲 Jamaica	€313.7M	17.3%	750.2M kg
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€309.4M	17.1%	772.2M kg
4	🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina	€271.4M	15.0%	572.4M kg
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€144.7M	8.0%	359.0M kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€51.8M	2.9%	54.5M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€1.2B	31.6%	3.1B kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€621.9M	16.8%	1.6B kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€359.2M	9.7%	210.6M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€341.5M	9.2%	149.8M kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€197.2M	5.3%	354.6M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€321.3M	51.9Mt	€6.19/kg	22.7%
2	🇯🇲 JM	€313.7M	750.2Mt	€0.4181/kg	22.2%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€309.4M	772.2Mt	€0.4007/kg	21.9%
4	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€271.4M	572.4Mt	€0.4742/kg	19.2%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€144.7M	359.0Mt	€0.4032/kg	10.2%
6	🇨🇳 China	€51.8M	54.5Mt	€0.9495/kg	3.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€1.2B	3.1Bt	€0.3779/kg	43.5%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€621.9M	1.6Bt	€0.3783/kg	23.1%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€359.2M	210.6Mt	€1.71/kg	13.3%
4	🇨🇳 China	€341.5M	149.8Mt	€2.28/kg	12.7%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€197.2M	354.6Mt	€0.5561/kg	7.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€321.3M	51.9Mt	€6.19/kg	22.7%
2	🇯🇲 JM	€313.7M	750.2Mt	€0.4181/kg	22.2%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€309.4M	772.2Mt	€0.4007/kg	21.9%
4	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€271.4M	572.4Mt	€0.4742/kg	19.2%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€144.7M	359.0Mt	€0.4032/kg	10.2%
6	🇨🇳 China	€51.8M	54.5Mt	€0.9495/kg	3.7%

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