EU External Trade - Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Propionic acid, its salts and esters

Extra-EU sourcing of Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Propionic acid, its salts and esters is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 63.8% of imports (€213.9M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (10.9%). With an HHI of 4339, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Propionic acid, its salts and esters to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (16.9%, €59.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇧🇷 Brazil.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, Propionic acid, its salts and esters are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 39.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-10.7%) and exports stable (-2.5%) compared to the previous year.