EU External Trade - Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading|2844|10, 2844|20|or 2844|30; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues, Radioactive residues

Extra-EU sourcing of Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading|2844|10, 2844|20|or 2844|30; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues, Radioactive residues is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 74.4% of imports (€1.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (11.2%). With an HHI of 5690, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading|2844|10, 2844|20|or 2844|30; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues, Radioactive residues are concentrated on a few markets. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan accounts for 74.6% (€2.6M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (11.8%). The top three destinations are 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading|2844|10, 2844|20|or 2844|30; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues, Radioactive residues are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 30.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-77.6%) while exports were surging (160.0%), signalling a structural market shift.