29051620 - Octanol (octyl alcohol) and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 61.8% of imports (€11.9M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (26.3%). With an HHI of 4609, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol are concentrated on a few markets. 🇳🇴 Norway accounts for 71.7% (€721K), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (17.0%). The top three destinations are 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 76.7% of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (13.3%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (55.5%) while exports were declining (-13.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol (NC8 29051620) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 61.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol?

The extra-EU trade balance for Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol (NC8 29051620) is €-18.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €19.3M, exports: €1.0M).

How much does the EU import of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol?

The EU imported €19.3M of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol (NC8 29051620) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 8.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol?

The weighted average import price of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol (NC8 29051620) is €2.26/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol?

The leading EU member state importer of Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, Octan-2-ol (NC8 29051620) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 76.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (55.5%) while exports were declining (-13.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€721K	71.7%	313K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€171K	17.0%	58K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€82K	8.1%	17K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12K	1.2%	1K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€8K	0.8%	987 kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1K	0.1%	7 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€11.9M	5.1Mt	€2.35/kg	61.9%
2	🇮🇳 India	€5.1M	2.5Mt	€2.04/kg	26.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	804Kt	€2.35/kg	9.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€275K	144Kt	€1.91/kg	1.4%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€92K	19Kt	€4.89/kg	0.5%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8K	62	€130.77/kg	0.0%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€144	14	€10.29/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€721K	313Kt	€2.30/kg	72.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€171K	58Kt	€2.96/kg	17.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€82K	17Kt	€4.94/kg	8.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12K	1Kt	€11.99/kg	1.2%
5	🇨🇳 China	€8K	987	€8.02/kg	0.8%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1K	7	€171.43/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€11.9M	5.1Mt	€2.35/kg	61.9%
2	🇮🇳 India	€5.1M	2.5Mt	€2.04/kg	26.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	804Kt	€2.35/kg	9.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€275K	144Kt	€1.91/kg	1.4%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€92K	19Kt	€4.89/kg	0.5%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8K	62	€130.77/kg	0.0%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€144	14	€10.29/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€721K	313Kt	€2.30/kg	72.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€171K	58Kt	€2.96/kg	17.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€82K	17Kt	€4.94/kg	8.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12K	1Kt	€11.99/kg	1.2%
5	🇨🇳 China	€8K	987	€8.02/kg	0.8%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1K	7	€171.43/kg	0.1%

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