28454000 - Isotopes other than those - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 is highly concentrated. 🇨🇦 Canada captures 72.2% of imports (€36.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (15.0%). With an HHI of 5587, 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, Helium-3 are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 79.3% (€29.8M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (10.5%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 84.6% of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 imports, well ahead of 🇫🇮 Finland (10.7%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (11.6%) while exports were falling sharply (-20.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 (NC8 28454000) is 🇨🇦 Canada, accounting for 72.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3?

The extra-EU trade balance for Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 (NC8 28454000) is €-13.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €50.8M, exports: €37.5M).

How much does the EU import of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3?

The EU imported €50.8M of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 (NC8 28454000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 23K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3?

The weighted average import price of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 (NC8 28454000) is €2.2K/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3?

The leading EU member state importer of Isotopes other than those of heading|2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined, Helium-3 (NC8 28454000) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 84.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (11.6%) while exports were falling sharply (-20.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇦 Canada	€36.7M	72.2%	29 kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€7.6M	15.0%	487 kg
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€6.1M	11.9%	162 kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€356K	0.7%	23K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€34K	0.1%	1 kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€6K	0.0%	64 kg
7	🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire	€584	0.0%	10 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€29.8M	79.3%	207 kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.0M	10.5%	99 kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€957K	2.5%	30 kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€544K	1.4%	1 kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€468K	1.2%	-
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€291K	0.8%	25K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇦 Canada	€36.7M	29	€1266.4K/kg	72.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€7.6M	487	€15.7K/kg	15.0%
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€6.1M	162	€37.5K/kg	11.9%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€356K	23Kt	€15.77/kg	0.7%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€34K	1	€33.9K/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇳 China	€6K	64	€99.05/kg	0.0%
7	🇨🇮 CI	€584	10	€58.40/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€29.8M	207	€143.8K/kg	82.7%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.0M	99	€40.0K/kg	11.0%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€957K	30	€31.9K/kg	2.7%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€544K	1	€544.2K/kg	1.5%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€468K	-	-	1.3%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€291K	25Kt	€11.86/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇦 Canada	€36.7M	29	€1266.4K/kg	72.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€7.6M	487	€15.7K/kg	15.0%
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€6.1M	162	€37.5K/kg	11.9%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€356K	23Kt	€15.77/kg	0.7%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€34K	1	€33.9K/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇳 China	€6K	64	€99.05/kg	0.0%
7	🇨🇮 CI	€584	10	€58.40/kg	0.0%

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