29051410 - Other butanols - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 82.4% of imports (€6.3M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (5.8%). With an HHI of 6853, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 90.6% (€235.6M), ahead of 🇮🇳 India (4.3%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 82.0% of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (7.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.3%) and exports falling sharply (-57.4%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) (NC8 29051410) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 82.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) (NC8 29051410) is €252.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €7.7M, exports: €260.1M).

How much does the EU import of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol)?

The EU imported €7.7M of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) (NC8 29051410) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 10.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol)?

The weighted average import price of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) (NC8 29051410) is €0.7099/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol)?

The leading EU member state importer of Other butanols, 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol) (NC8 29051410) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 82.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.3%) and exports falling sharply (-57.4%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€235.6M	90.6%	312.5M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€11.2M	4.3%	11.8M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€8.8M	3.4%	6.8M kg
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.7M	0.7%	1.4M kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€781K	0.3%	514K kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€230K	0.1%	130K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.3M	10.3Mt	€0.6160/kg	85.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€445K	220Kt	€2.02/kg	6.0%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€318K	17Kt	€18.65/kg	4.3%
4	🇨🇳 China	€146K	136Kt	€1.07/kg	2.0%
5	🇮🇳 India	€131K	8Kt	€15.61/kg	1.8%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€24K	24Kt	€0.9825/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€235.6M	312.5Mt	€0.7539/kg	91.2%
2	🇮🇳 India	€11.2M	11.8Mt	€0.9494/kg	4.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€8.8M	6.8Mt	€1.30/kg	3.4%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.7M	1.4Mt	€1.22/kg	0.7%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€781K	514Kt	€1.52/kg	0.3%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€230K	130Kt	€1.77/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.3M	10.3Mt	€0.6160/kg	85.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€445K	220Kt	€2.02/kg	6.0%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€318K	17Kt	€18.65/kg	4.3%
4	🇨🇳 China	€146K	136Kt	€1.07/kg	2.0%
5	🇮🇳 India	€131K	8Kt	€15.61/kg	1.8%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€24K	24Kt	€0.9825/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€235.6M	312.5Mt	€0.7539/kg	91.2%
2	🇮🇳 India	€11.2M	11.8Mt	€0.9494/kg	4.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€8.8M	6.8Mt	€1.30/kg	3.4%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.7M	1.4Mt	€1.22/kg	0.7%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€781K	514Kt	€1.52/kg	0.3%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€230K	130Kt	€1.77/kg	0.1%

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