EU External Trade - Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters, Other

Extra-EU sourcing of Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 49.3% of imports (€38.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (16.9%). With an HHI of 3087, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters, Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (22.2%, €18.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters, Other are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 39.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (25.7%) while exports were declining (-14.3%), signalling a structural market shift.