28301000 - Sulphides; polysulphides - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 75.2% of imports (€19.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (10.8%). With an HHI of 5825, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇳🇴 Norway remains the largest client (22.8%, €8.4M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇲🇦 Morocco.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 49.5% of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides imports, well ahead of 🇫🇮 Finland (17.9%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-24.0%) while exports were surging (39.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides (NC8 28301000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 75.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides?

The extra-EU trade balance for Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides (NC8 28301000) is €11.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €25.7M, exports: €37.0M).

How much does the EU import of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides?

The EU imported €25.7M of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides (NC8 28301000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 28.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides?

The weighted average import price of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides (NC8 28301000) is €0.9015/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides?

The leading EU member state importer of Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined, Sodium sulphides (NC8 28301000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 49.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-24.0%) while exports were surging (39.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€8.4M	22.8%	12.0M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€6.8M	18.3%	6.5M kg
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€3.7M	10.0%	3.8M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.4M	6.6%	2.4M kg
5	🇺🇾 Uruguay	€2.3M	6.2%	2.2M kg
6	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	5.7%	2.1M kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€833K	2.2%	962K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€19.3M	24.4Mt	€0.7902/kg	76.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.8M	864Kt	€3.20/kg	10.9%
3	🇮🇷 Iran	€1.7M	1.9Mt	€0.8949/kg	6.8%
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€639K	78Kt	€8.25/kg	2.5%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€623K	544Kt	€1.15/kg	2.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€194K	333Kt	€0.5839/kg	0.8%
7	🇱🇧 Lebanon	€84K	10Kt	€8.43/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€8.4M	12.0Mt	€0.7016/kg	31.7%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€6.8M	6.5Mt	€1.04/kg	25.5%
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€3.7M	3.8Mt	€0.9793/kg	13.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.4M	2.4Mt	€1.01/kg	9.2%
5	🇺🇾 UY	€2.3M	2.2Mt	€1.06/kg	8.6%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	2.1Mt	€1.01/kg	7.9%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€833K	962Kt	€0.8654/kg	3.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€19.3M	24.4Mt	€0.7902/kg	76.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.8M	864Kt	€3.20/kg	10.9%
3	🇮🇷 Iran	€1.7M	1.9Mt	€0.8949/kg	6.8%
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€639K	78Kt	€8.25/kg	2.5%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€623K	544Kt	€1.15/kg	2.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€194K	333Kt	€0.5839/kg	0.8%
7	🇱🇧 Lebanon	€84K	10Kt	€8.43/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€8.4M	12.0Mt	€0.7016/kg	31.7%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€6.8M	6.5Mt	€1.04/kg	25.5%
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€3.7M	3.8Mt	€0.9793/kg	13.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.4M	2.4Mt	€1.01/kg	9.2%
5	🇺🇾 UY	€2.3M	2.2Mt	€1.06/kg	8.6%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	2.1Mt	€1.01/kg	7.9%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€833K	962Kt	€0.8654/kg	3.1%

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