29234000 - Quaternary ammonium salts - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 93.9% of imports (€13K), followed by 🇨🇦 Canada (4.8%). With an HHI of 8850, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate are concentrated on a few markets. 🇦🇴 Angola accounts for 62.9% (€101K), ahead of 🇹🇷 Türkiye (26.2%). The top three destinations are 🇦🇴 Angola, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇦 Canada.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 65.8% of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate imports, well ahead of 🇦🇹 Austria (10.4%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were declining (-5.2%) and exports falling sharply (-80.6%) compared to the previous year.

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

The main extra-EU supplier of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate (NC8 29234000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 93.9% 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, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate?

The extra-EU trade balance for Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate (NC8 29234000) is €146K over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €14K, exports: €160K).

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

The EU imported €14K of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate (NC8 29234000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 2K 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, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate?

The weighted average import price of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate (NC8 29234000) is €7.71/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, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate?

The leading EU member state importer of Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate (NC8 29234000) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 65.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-5.2%) and exports falling sharply (-80.6%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13K	93.9%	2K kg
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€683	4.8%	-
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€90	0.6%	3 kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€36	0.3%	2 kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€25	0.2%	3 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇦🇴 Angola	€101K	62.9%	16K kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€42K	26.2%	9K kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€12K	7.2%	72 kg
4	🇨🇴 Colombia	€5K	3.2%	9 kg
5	🇨🇼 Curaçao	€280	0.2%	6 kg
6	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€162	0.1%	18 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13K	2Kt	€7.28/kg	94.1%
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€683	-	-	4.8%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€90	3	€30.00/kg	0.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€36	2	€18.00/kg	0.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€25	3	€8.33/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇴 AO	€101K	16Kt	€6.41/kg	63.1%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€42K	9Kt	€4.60/kg	26.2%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€12K	72	€160.15/kg	7.2%
4	🇨🇴 Colombia	€5K	9	€570.22/kg	3.2%
5	🇨🇼 CW	€280	6	€46.67/kg	0.2%
6	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€162	18	€9.00/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13K	2Kt	€7.28/kg	94.1%
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€683	-	-	4.8%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€90	3	€30.00/kg	0.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€36	2	€18.00/kg	0.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€25	3	€8.33/kg	0.2%

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EU External Trade - Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate

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