EU External Trade - Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function

Extra-EU sourcing of Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 65.3% of imports (€274.8M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (18.0%). With an HHI of 4695, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (25.4%, €33.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 32.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-23.1%) and exports declining (-10.9%) compared to the previous year.