EU External Trade - Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Caffeine and its salts

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Caffeine and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 74.8% of imports (€348.3M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (10.9%). With an HHI of 5765, 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, Caffeine and its salts to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (29.3%, €162.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇸🇬 Singapore.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 46.8% of Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives, Caffeine and its salts imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (16.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.7%) and exports declining (-8.9%) compared to the previous year.