29251100 - Imides and their - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 63.3% of imports (€62.5M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (22.1%). With an HHI of 4563, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (13.7%, €3.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇿🇦 South Africa.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 50.7% of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (14.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, imports were declining (-6.5%) and exports declining (-14.5%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts (NC8 29251100) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 63.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts?

The extra-EU trade balance for Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts (NC8 29251100) is €-71.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €98.7M, exports: €26.8M).

How much does the EU import of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts?

The EU imported €98.7M of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts (NC8 29251100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 13.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts?

The weighted average import price of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts (NC8 29251100) is €7.37/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts?

The leading EU member state importer of Imides and their derivatives; salts thereof, Saccharin and its salts (NC8 29251100) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 50.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-6.5%) and exports declining (-14.5%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.7M	13.7%	435K kg
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€2.9M	11.0%	329K kg
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€2.4M	8.9%	204K kg
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.5M	5.5%	155K kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.2M	4.3%	89K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€393K	1.5%	53K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€62.5M	10.8Mt	€5.79/kg	65.2%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€21.9M	1.7Mt	€13.04/kg	22.8%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.9M	130Kt	€53.46/kg	7.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.9M	352Kt	€8.22/kg	3.0%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.6M	286Kt	€5.75/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.7M	435Kt	€8.45/kg	30.5%
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€2.9M	329Kt	€8.95/kg	24.4%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€2.4M	204Kt	€11.76/kg	19.9%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.5M	155Kt	€9.56/kg	12.3%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.2M	89Kt	€13.10/kg	9.7%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€393K	53Kt	€7.39/kg	3.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€62.5M	10.8Mt	€5.79/kg	65.2%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€21.9M	1.7Mt	€13.04/kg	22.8%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.9M	130Kt	€53.46/kg	7.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.9M	352Kt	€8.22/kg	3.0%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€1.6M	286Kt	€5.75/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.7M	435Kt	€8.45/kg	30.5%
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€2.9M	329Kt	€8.95/kg	24.4%
3	🇿🇦 South Africa	€2.4M	204Kt	€11.76/kg	19.9%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.5M	155Kt	€9.56/kg	12.3%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.2M	89Kt	€13.10/kg	9.7%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€393K	53Kt	€7.39/kg	3.3%

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