29372100 - Steroidal hormones, their - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 76.4% of imports (€159.1M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (19.3%). With an HHI of 6222, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇧🇷 Brazil remains the largest client (29.5%, €38.2M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇦 Morocco.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 36.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.5%) and exports falling sharply (-21.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) (NC8 29372100) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 76.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) (NC8 29372100) is €-78.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €208.1M, exports: €129.7M).

How much does the EU import of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)?

The EU imported €208.1M of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) (NC8 29372100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 409K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)?

The weighted average import price of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) (NC8 29372100) is €509.03/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)?

The leading EU member state importer of Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues, Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone) (NC8 29372100) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 36.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.5%) and exports falling sharply (-21.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€159.1M	76.4%	339K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€40.2M	19.3%	54K kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	1.7%	4K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.7M	0.8%	2K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.0M	0.5%	7K kg
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€291K	0.1%	432 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€38.2M	29.5%	41K kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€20.1M	15.5%	8K kg
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€11.8M	9.1%	9K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€9.7M	7.5%	7K kg
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€4.6M	3.6%	8K kg
6	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€1.2M	0.9%	3K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€159.1M	339Kt	€469.45/kg	77.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€40.2M	54Kt	€742.11/kg	19.5%
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	4Kt	€887.42/kg	1.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.7M	2Kt	€728.62/kg	0.8%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.0M	7Kt	€139.59/kg	0.5%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€291K	432	€674.49/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€38.2M	41Kt	€928.51/kg	44.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€20.1M	8Kt	€2.6K/kg	23.5%
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€11.8M	9Kt	€1.3K/kg	13.8%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€9.7M	7Kt	€1.3K/kg	11.4%
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€4.6M	8Kt	€559.20/kg	5.4%
6	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€1.2M	3Kt	€410.35/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€159.1M	339Kt	€469.45/kg	77.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€40.2M	54Kt	€742.11/kg	19.5%
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	4Kt	€887.42/kg	1.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.7M	2Kt	€728.62/kg	0.8%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.0M	7Kt	€139.59/kg	0.5%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€291K	432	€674.49/kg	0.1%

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