28431090 - Colloidal precious metals - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Colloidal precious metals, Other is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 82.8% of imports (€22.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (6.0%). With an HHI of 6937, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Colloidal precious metals, Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 46.6% (€21.6M), ahead of 🇨🇳 China (33.8%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 82.5% of Colloidal precious metals, Other imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (8.7%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-15.0%) while exports were rising (6.3%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan

Who is the main supplier of Colloidal precious metals, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Colloidal precious metals, Other (NC8 28431090) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 82.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Colloidal precious metals, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Colloidal precious metals, Other (NC8 28431090) is €19.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €26.7M, exports: €46.3M).

How much does the EU import of Colloidal precious metals, Other?

The EU imported €26.7M of Colloidal precious metals, Other (NC8 28431090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 43K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Colloidal precious metals, Other?

The weighted average import price of Colloidal precious metals, Other (NC8 28431090) is €615.20/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Colloidal precious metals, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Colloidal precious metals, Other (NC8 28431090) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 82.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-15.0%) while exports were rising (6.3%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€21.6M	46.6%	33K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€15.6M	33.8%	17K kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	3.8%	2K kg
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.5M	3.3%	2K kg
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.1M	2.3%	28 kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€496K	1.1%	2K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€22.1M	33Kt	€664.20/kg	83.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	3Kt	€592.07/kg	6.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	5Kt	€276.61/kg	5.8%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€678K	857	€791.68/kg	2.6%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€451K	368	€1.2K/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€21.6M	33Kt	€649.60/kg	51.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€15.6M	17Kt	€921.76/kg	37.2%
3	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	2Kt	€725.70/kg	4.1%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.5M	2Kt	€677.20/kg	3.7%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.1M	28	€38.8K/kg	2.6%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€496K	2Kt	€219.33/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€22.1M	33Kt	€664.20/kg	83.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	3Kt	€592.07/kg	6.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	5Kt	€276.61/kg	5.8%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€678K	857	€791.68/kg	2.6%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€451K	368	€1.2K/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€21.6M	33Kt	€649.60/kg	51.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€15.6M	17Kt	€921.76/kg	37.2%
3	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	2Kt	€725.70/kg	4.1%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.5M	2Kt	€677.20/kg	3.7%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.1M	28	€38.8K/kg	2.6%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€496K	2Kt	€219.33/kg	1.2%

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