EU External Trade - ORGANIC CHEMICALS, Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Extra-EU sourcing of ORGANIC CHEMICALS, Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 56.9% of imports (€565.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (11.8%). With an HHI of 3519, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports ORGANIC CHEMICALS, Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (26.9%, €322.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of ORGANIC CHEMICALS, Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 18.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.9%) and exports declining (-11.8%) compared to the previous year.