EU External Trade - Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, Methyl bromide (bromomethane)

Extra-EU sourcing of Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, Methyl bromide (bromomethane) is highly concentrated. 🇮🇱 Israel captures 67.8% of imports (€1.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (31.0%). With an HHI of 5562, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, Methyl bromide (bromomethane) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 57.7% (€192K), ahead of 🇮🇱 Israel (29.1%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 98.8% of Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, Methyl bromide (bromomethane) imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (1.2%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇪 Ireland.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-47.1%) while exports were surging (125.0%), signalling a structural market shift.