29094300 - Ether-alcohols and their - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 71.7% of imports (€140.5M), followed by 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (19.4%). With an HHI of 5533, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (19.7%, €46.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇿🇦 South Africa.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 60.5% of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (16.7%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (16.1%) while exports were falling sharply (-47.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol (NC8 29094300) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 71.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol?

The extra-EU trade balance for Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol (NC8 29094300) is €39.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €196.0M, exports: €235.8M).

How much does the EU import of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol?

The EU imported €196.0M of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol (NC8 29094300) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 134.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol?

The weighted average import price of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol (NC8 29094300) is €1.46/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol?

The leading EU member state importer of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol (NC8 29094300) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 60.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (16.1%) while exports were falling sharply (-47.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€140.5M	71.7%	100.5M kg
2	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€38.1M	19.4%	21.7M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.4M	2.2%	2.0M kg
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€4.1M	2.1%	3.9M kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.4M	1.7%	2.5M kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.1M	0.6%	858K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€46.4M	19.7%	28.0M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€36.0M	15.2%	25.4M kg
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€18.9M	8.0%	13.5M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€18.9M	8.0%	7.8M kg
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€18.3M	7.8%	10.0M kg
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.9M	0.8%	1.3M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€140.5M	100.5Mt	€1.40/kg	73.4%
2	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€38.1M	21.7Mt	€1.76/kg	19.9%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.4M	2.0Mt	€2.23/kg	2.3%
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€4.1M	3.9Mt	€1.04/kg	2.1%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.4M	2.5Mt	€1.35/kg	1.8%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.1M	858Kt	€1.27/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€46.4M	28.0Mt	€1.66/kg	33.1%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€36.0M	25.4Mt	€1.42/kg	25.6%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€18.9M	13.5Mt	€1.40/kg	13.5%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€18.9M	7.8Mt	€2.42/kg	13.5%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€18.3M	10.0Mt	€1.83/kg	13.0%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.9M	1.3Mt	€1.45/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€140.5M	100.5Mt	€1.40/kg	73.4%
2	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€38.1M	21.7Mt	€1.76/kg	19.9%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.4M	2.0Mt	€2.23/kg	2.3%
4	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€4.1M	3.9Mt	€1.04/kg	2.1%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.4M	2.5Mt	€1.35/kg	1.8%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.1M	858Kt	€1.27/kg	0.6%

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