29309013 - Other, Cysteine and cystine - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Cysteine and cystine is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 83.4% of imports (€65.2M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (8.9%). With an HHI of 7047, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other, Cysteine and cystine are concentrated on a few markets. 🇮🇳 India accounts for 59.5% (€37.9M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (8.0%). The top three destinations are 🇮🇳 India, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 40.9% of Other, Cysteine and cystine imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (17.1%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-52.3%) while exports were surging (22.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China

Who is the main supplier of Other, Cysteine and cystine to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Cysteine and cystine (NC8 29309013) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 83.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Cysteine and cystine?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Cysteine and cystine (NC8 29309013) is €-14.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €78.2M, exports: €63.7M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Cysteine and cystine?

The EU imported €78.2M of Other, Cysteine and cystine (NC8 29309013) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 5.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Cysteine and cystine?

The weighted average import price of Other, Cysteine and cystine (NC8 29309013) is €14.21/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Cysteine and cystine?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Cysteine and cystine (NC8 29309013) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 40.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-52.3%) while exports were surging (22.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇮🇳 India	€37.9M	59.5%	2.2M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.1M	8.0%	195K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€4.1M	6.4%	126K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.0M	6.2%	65K kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.5M	4.0%	117K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€65.2M	5.2Mt	€12.52/kg	84.4%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.9M	124Kt	€56.11/kg	9.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.8M	14Kt	€127.88/kg	2.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	77Kt	€21.64/kg	2.2%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€893K	37Kt	€24.30/kg	1.2%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€728K	4Kt	€165.81/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€37.9M	2.2Mt	€17.13/kg	70.7%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.1M	195Kt	€26.22/kg	9.5%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€4.1M	126Kt	€32.41/kg	7.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.0M	65Kt	€60.85/kg	7.4%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.5M	117Kt	€21.59/kg	4.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€65.2M	5.2Mt	€12.52/kg	84.4%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.9M	124Kt	€56.11/kg	9.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.8M	14Kt	€127.88/kg	2.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	77Kt	€21.64/kg	2.2%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€893K	37Kt	€24.30/kg	1.2%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€728K	4Kt	€165.81/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€37.9M	2.2Mt	€17.13/kg	70.7%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.1M	195Kt	€26.22/kg	9.5%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€4.1M	126Kt	€32.41/kg	7.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.0M	65Kt	€60.85/kg	7.4%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.5M	117Kt	€21.59/kg	4.7%

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