29231000 - Quaternary ammonium salts - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 56.5% of imports (€56.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (21.1%). With an HHI of 3886, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇧🇷 Brazil remains the largest client (20.7%, €27.3M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇹🇭 Thailand.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 27.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-15.9%) and exports stable (0.6%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts (NC8 29231000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 56.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts?

The extra-EU trade balance for Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts (NC8 29231000) is €32.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €99.7M, exports: €132.1M).

How much does the EU import of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts?

The EU imported €99.7M of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts (NC8 29231000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 56.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts?

The weighted average import price of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts (NC8 29231000) is €1.78/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts?

The leading EU member state importer of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts (NC8 29231000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 27.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-15.9%) and exports stable (0.6%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€56.3M	56.5%	43.6M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€21.1M	21.1%	5.0M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€15.2M	15.2%	4.9M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.1M	3.1%	95K kg
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.1M	3.1%	2.3M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€27.3M	20.7%	27.2M kg
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€20.5M	15.5%	18.6M kg
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€13.3M	10.1%	13.5M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€13.0M	9.9%	10.2M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.3M	4.8%	5.4M kg
6	🇵🇪 Peru	€1.9M	1.4%	2.5M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€56.3M	43.6Mt	€1.29/kg	57.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€21.1M	5.0Mt	€4.21/kg	21.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€15.2M	4.9Mt	€3.08/kg	15.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.1M	95Kt	€32.83/kg	3.1%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.1M	2.3Mt	€1.32/kg	3.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€27.3M	27.2Mt	€1.00/kg	33.2%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€20.5M	18.6Mt	€1.10/kg	24.9%
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€13.3M	13.5Mt	€0.9839/kg	16.1%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€13.0M	10.2Mt	€1.28/kg	15.8%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.3M	5.4Mt	€1.17/kg	7.7%
6	🇵🇪 Peru	€1.9M	2.5Mt	€0.7528/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€56.3M	43.6Mt	€1.29/kg	57.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€21.1M	5.0Mt	€4.21/kg	21.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€15.2M	4.9Mt	€3.08/kg	15.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.1M	95Kt	€32.83/kg	3.1%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.1M	2.3Mt	€1.32/kg	3.1%

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