EU External Trade - Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof is highly concentrated. 🇲🇬 Madagascar captures 42.2% of imports (€16.1M), followed by 🇮🇩 Indonesia (34.1%). With an HHI of 3129, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇧🇷 Brazil remains the largest client (23.3%, €2.1M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 75.8% of Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (6.5%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.4%) and exports declining (-10.8%) compared to the previous year.