29309030 - Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methy - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 74.4% of imports (€310.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (15.3%). With an HHI of 5877, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 56.5% (€71.1M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (18.3%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 65.2% of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (22.9%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (22.6%) while exports were declining (-4.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (NC8 29309030) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 74.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (NC8 29309030) is €-291.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €417.2M, exports: €125.7M).

How much does the EU import of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid?

The EU imported €417.2M of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (NC8 29309030) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 218.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid?

The weighted average import price of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (NC8 29309030) is €1.91/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (NC8 29309030) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 65.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (22.6%) while exports were declining (-4.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€71.1M	56.5%	35.8M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€22.9M	18.3%	3.6M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€9.2M	7.3%	2.8M kg
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€2.3M	1.9%	1.2M kg
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€1.9M	1.5%	411K kg
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€1.6M	1.3%	950K kg
7	🇺🇿 Uzbekistan	€874K	0.7%	487K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€310.5M	149.5Mt	€2.08/kg	74.4%
2	🇨🇳 China	€63.9M	44.7Mt	€1.43/kg	15.3%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€42.5M	23.9Mt	€1.78/kg	10.2%
4	🇩🇿 Algeria	€111K	43Kt	€2.56/kg	0.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€79K	33Kt	€2.40/kg	0.0%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€7K	1Kt	€6.79/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€71.1M	35.8Mt	€1.99/kg	64.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€22.9M	3.6Mt	€6.33/kg	20.9%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€9.2M	2.8Mt	€3.35/kg	8.4%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€2.3M	1.2Mt	€1.99/kg	2.1%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€1.9M	411Kt	€4.58/kg	1.7%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€1.6M	950Kt	€1.66/kg	1.4%
7	🇺🇿 UZ	€874K	487Kt	€1.79/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€310.5M	149.5Mt	€2.08/kg	74.4%
2	🇨🇳 China	€63.9M	44.7Mt	€1.43/kg	15.3%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€42.5M	23.9Mt	€1.78/kg	10.2%
4	🇩🇿 Algeria	€111K	43Kt	€2.56/kg	0.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€79K	33Kt	€2.40/kg	0.0%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€7K	1Kt	€6.79/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€71.1M	35.8Mt	€1.99/kg	64.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€22.9M	3.6Mt	€6.33/kg	20.9%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€9.2M	2.8Mt	€3.35/kg	8.4%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€2.3M	1.2Mt	€1.99/kg	2.1%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€1.9M	411Kt	€4.58/kg	1.7%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€1.6M	950Kt	€1.66/kg	1.4%
7	🇺🇿 UZ	€874K	487Kt	€1.79/kg	0.8%

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