EU External Trade - Other polyhydric alcohols, 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)

Extra-EU sourcing of Other polyhydric alcohols, 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 98.0% of imports (€52.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (0.5%). With an HHI of 9600, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other polyhydric alcohols, 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane) are 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇳 China, 🇰🇷 South Korea. 🇯🇵 Japan absorbs 30.6% of European exports (€1.0M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other polyhydric alcohols, 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane) are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 28.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (85.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-39.7%), signalling a structural market shift.