EU External Trade - Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Lithium enriched in lithium-6|and its compounds

Extra-EU sourcing of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Lithium enriched in lithium-6|and its compounds is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 92.7% of imports (€261K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (4.8%). With an HHI of 8625, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Lithium enriched in lithium-6|and its compounds are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 52.1% (€73K), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (41.1%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇷 Argentina.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 75.4% of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Lithium enriched in lithium-6|and its compounds imports, well ahead of 🇧🇪 Belgium (14.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-45.1%) while exports were surging (105.9%), signalling a structural market shift.