28211000 - Iron oxides and hydroxides - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 62.4% of imports (€227.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (10.3%). With an HHI of 4076, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.3%, €65.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 21.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-20.6%) while exports were surging (23.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

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Who is the main supplier of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides (NC8 28211000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 62.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides?

The extra-EU trade balance for Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides (NC8 28211000) is €-81.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €364.6M, exports: €283.2M).

How much does the EU import of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides?

The EU imported €364.6M of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides (NC8 28211000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 287.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides?

The weighted average import price of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides (NC8 28211000) is €1.27/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides?

The leading EU member state importer of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Iron oxides and hydroxides (NC8 28211000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 21.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-20.6%) while exports were surging (23.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€227.6M	62.4%	169.1M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€37.4M	10.3%	39.3M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€21.2M	5.8%	5.1M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€17.5M	4.8%	5.4M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€14.8M	4.1%	23.0M kg
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€4.3M	1.2%	4.3M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€65.9M	23.3%	26.8M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€55.3M	19.5%	65.6M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.3M	9.3%	16.1M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€14.6M	5.2%	6.4M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.9M	2.8%	80.9M kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€5.1M	1.8%	4.0M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€227.6M	169.1Mt	€1.35/kg	70.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€37.4M	39.3Mt	€0.9510/kg	11.6%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€21.2M	5.1Mt	€4.20/kg	6.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€17.5M	5.4Mt	€3.22/kg	5.4%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€14.8M	23.0Mt	€0.6422/kg	4.6%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€4.3M	4.3Mt	€0.9879/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€65.9M	26.8Mt	€2.46/kg	37.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€55.3M	65.6Mt	€0.8434/kg	31.6%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.3M	16.1Mt	€1.63/kg	15.0%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€14.6M	6.4Mt	€2.28/kg	8.4%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.9M	80.9Mt	€0.0971/kg	4.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€5.1M	4.0Mt	€1.26/kg	2.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€227.6M	169.1Mt	€1.35/kg	70.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€37.4M	39.3Mt	€0.9510/kg	11.6%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€21.2M	5.1Mt	€4.20/kg	6.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€17.5M	5.4Mt	€3.22/kg	5.4%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€14.8M	23.0Mt	€0.6422/kg	4.6%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€4.3M	4.3Mt	€0.9879/kg	1.3%

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