28461000 - Compounds, inorganic or - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds is highly concentrated. 🇷🇺 Russia captures 51.4% of imports (€73.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (20.6%). With an HHI of 3274, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds are concentrated on a few markets. 🇯🇵 Japan accounts for 74.6% (€154.3M), ahead of 🇰🇷 South Korea (15.1%). The top three destinations are 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇪🇪 Estonia concentrates 53.4% of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (16.0%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, imports were surging (17.8%) and exports rising (8.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds (NC8 28461000) is 🇷🇺 Russia, accounting for 51.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds?

The extra-EU trade balance for Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds (NC8 28461000) is €65.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €142.0M, exports: €207.0M).

How much does the EU import of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds?

The EU imported €142.0M of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds (NC8 28461000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 43.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds?

The weighted average import price of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds (NC8 28461000) is €3.27/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds?

The leading EU member state importer of Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium or of mixtures of these metals, Cerium compounds (NC8 28461000) is 🇪🇪 Estonia, accounting for 53.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (17.8%) and exports rising (8.0%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇷🇺 Russia	€73.1M	51.4%	17.1M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.2M	20.6%	6.5M kg
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€14.7M	10.3%	18.4M kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€13.0M	9.1%	354K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€5.2M	3.7%	603K kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	0.8%	69K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€154.3M	74.6%	12.7M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€31.3M	15.1%	2.5M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€7.6M	3.7%	4.4M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.2M	1.6%	850K kg
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€1.5M	0.7%	25K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€73.1M	17.1Mt	€4.27/kg	53.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.2M	6.5Mt	€4.46/kg	21.4%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€14.7M	18.4Mt	€0.7981/kg	10.7%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€13.0M	354Kt	€36.72/kg	9.5%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€5.2M	603Kt	€8.68/kg	3.8%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	69Kt	€16.74/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€154.3M	12.7Mt	€12.14/kg	78.0%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€31.3M	2.5Mt	€12.60/kg	15.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€7.6M	4.4Mt	€1.73/kg	3.8%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.2M	850Kt	€3.82/kg	1.6%
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€1.5M	25Kt	€60.11/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€73.1M	17.1Mt	€4.27/kg	53.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.2M	6.5Mt	€4.46/kg	21.4%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€14.7M	18.4Mt	€0.7981/kg	10.7%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€13.0M	354Kt	€36.72/kg	9.5%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€5.2M	603Kt	€8.68/kg	3.8%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	69Kt	€16.74/kg	0.9%

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