28500090 - Hydrides, nitrides, azides - EU Trade

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, Borides is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 45.4% of imports (€13.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (30.7%). With an HHI of 3275, 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, Borides to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (25.2%, €2.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 51.7% of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (18.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-72.1%) while exports were surging (37.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides (NC8 28500090) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 45.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides?

The extra-EU trade balance for Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides (NC8 28500090) is €-22.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €30.5M, exports: €8.0M).

How much does the EU import of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides?

The EU imported €30.5M of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides (NC8 28500090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides?

The weighted average import price of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides (NC8 28500090) is €30.23/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides?

The leading EU member state importer of Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading|2849, Borides (NC8 28500090) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 51.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-72.1%) while exports were surging (37.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.8M	45.4%	503K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.3M	30.7%	55K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.9M	12.8%	429K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.2M	10.6%	19K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€56K	0.2%	590 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	25.2%	122K kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€720K	9.0%	12K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€689K	8.7%	16K kg
4	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€612K	7.7%	2K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€604K	7.6%	10K kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€183K	2.3%	3K kg
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€140K	1.8%	4K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.8M	503Kt	€27.55/kg	45.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.3M	55Kt	€168.87/kg	30.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.9M	429Kt	€9.08/kg	12.8%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.2M	19Kt	€172.52/kg	10.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€56K	590	€95.29/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	122Kt	€16.40/kg	40.5%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€720K	12Kt	€58.09/kg	14.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€689K	16Kt	€43.51/kg	13.9%
4	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€612K	2Kt	€252.79/kg	12.4%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€604K	10Kt	€58.80/kg	12.2%
6	🇨🇳 China	€183K	3Kt	€65.61/kg	3.7%
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€140K	4Kt	€35.03/kg	2.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.8M	503Kt	€27.55/kg	45.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.3M	55Kt	€168.87/kg	30.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.9M	429Kt	€9.08/kg	12.8%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.2M	19Kt	€172.52/kg	10.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€56K	590	€95.29/kg	0.2%

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