EU External Trade - Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof, Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine

Extra-EU sourcing of Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof, Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 83.9% of imports (€13.7M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (11.1%). With an HHI of 7177, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof, Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (21.9%, €15.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇧🇷 Brazil.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 80.7% of Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof, Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (6.8%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇬🇷 Greece.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (421.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-57.3%), signalling a structural market shift.