28212000 - 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, Earth colours is highly concentrated. 🇳🇴 Norway captures 46.9% of imports (€2.7M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (34.6%). With an HHI of 3485, 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, Earth colours to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (13.5%, €509K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇸🇪 Sweden concentrates 47.3% of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Earth colours imports, well ahead of 🇧🇪 Belgium (35.3%). The top importing member states are 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-57.3%) and exports declining (-7.7%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, Earth colours 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, Earth colours (NC8 28212000) is 🇳🇴 Norway, accounting for 46.9% 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, Earth colours?

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, Earth colours (NC8 28212000) is €-2.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €5.8M, exports: €3.8M).

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, Earth colours?

The EU imported €5.8M of Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70|% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe@2O@3, Earth colours (NC8 28212000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 23.5M 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, Earth colours?

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, Earth colours (NC8 28212000) is €0.2458/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, Earth colours?

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, Earth colours (NC8 28212000) is 🇸🇪 Sweden, accounting for 47.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-57.3%) and exports declining (-7.7%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.7M	46.9%	22.7M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.0M	34.6%	136K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€505K	8.7%	322K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€132K	2.3%	28K kg
5	🇨🇴 Colombia	€131K	2.3%	72K kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€26K	0.4%	37K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€509K	13.5%	99K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€322K	8.5%	215K kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€216K	5.7%	40K kg
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€198K	5.3%	177K kg
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€185K	4.9%	15K kg
6	🇲🇱 Mali	€136K	3.6%	49K kg
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€81K	2.1%	43K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.7M	22.7Mt	€0.1194/kg	49.2%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.0M	136Kt	€14.69/kg	36.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€505K	322Kt	€1.57/kg	9.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€132K	28Kt	€4.65/kg	2.4%
5	🇨🇴 Colombia	€131K	72Kt	€1.81/kg	2.4%
6	🇮🇳 India	€26K	37Kt	€0.6997/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€509K	99Kt	€5.13/kg	30.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€322K	215Kt	€1.50/kg	19.6%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€216K	40Kt	€5.37/kg	13.1%
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€198K	177Kt	€1.12/kg	12.0%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€185K	15Kt	€12.48/kg	11.3%
6	🇲🇱 ML	€136K	49Kt	€2.75/kg	8.3%
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€81K	43Kt	€1.89/kg	4.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.7M	22.7Mt	€0.1194/kg	49.2%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.0M	136Kt	€14.69/kg	36.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€505K	322Kt	€1.57/kg	9.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€132K	28Kt	€4.65/kg	2.4%
5	🇨🇴 Colombia	€131K	72Kt	€1.81/kg	2.4%
6	🇮🇳 India	€26K	37Kt	€0.6997/kg	0.5%

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