EU External Trade - Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Hydrides; nitrides

Extra-EU sourcing of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Hydrides; nitrides is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 48.2% of imports (€118.0M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (25.6%). With an HHI of 3175, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Hydrides; nitrides to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (24.9%, €55.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Hydrides; nitrides are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 38.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (4.0%) and exports stable (-3.0%) compared to the previous year.