29053200 - Diols, Propylene glycol - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 44.9% of imports (€136.2M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (22.2%). With an HHI of 2696, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (30.2%, €173.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 18.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (54.3%) while exports were declining (-5.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China

Who is the main supplier of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) (NC8 29053200) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 44.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) (NC8 29053200) is €269.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €303.6M, exports: €573.5M).

How much does the EU import of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)?

The EU imported €303.6M of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) (NC8 29053200) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 229.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)?

The weighted average import price of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) (NC8 29053200) is €1.32/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)?

The leading EU member state importer of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) (NC8 29053200) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 18.0% of EU imports.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Diols, Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 18.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (54.3%) while exports were declining (-5.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€173.1M	30.2%	111.9M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€67.2M	11.7%	37.3M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€44.7M	7.8%	32.2M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€42.5M	7.4%	21.4M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€19.8M	3.5%	9.8M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€136.2M	109.1Mt	€1.25/kg	50.0%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€67.3M	43.2Mt	€1.56/kg	24.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€36.7M	32.3Mt	€1.14/kg	13.5%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€16.1M	6.0Mt	€2.67/kg	5.9%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.7M	5.9Mt	€2.15/kg	4.7%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.4M	23Kt	€150.73/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€173.1M	111.9Mt	€1.55/kg	49.8%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€67.2M	37.3Mt	€1.80/kg	19.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€44.7M	32.2Mt	€1.39/kg	12.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€42.5M	21.4Mt	€1.99/kg	12.2%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€19.8M	9.8Mt	€2.01/kg	5.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€136.2M	109.1Mt	€1.25/kg	50.0%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€67.3M	43.2Mt	€1.56/kg	24.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€36.7M	32.3Mt	€1.14/kg	13.5%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€16.1M	6.0Mt	€2.67/kg	5.9%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.7M	5.9Mt	€2.15/kg	4.7%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.4M	23Kt	€150.73/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€173.1M	111.9Mt	€1.55/kg	49.8%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€67.2M	37.3Mt	€1.80/kg	19.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€44.7M	32.2Mt	€1.39/kg	12.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€42.5M	21.4Mt	€1.99/kg	12.2%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€19.8M	9.8Mt	€2.01/kg	5.7%

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