29394100 - Alkaloids of ephedra and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 82.2% of imports (€1.3M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (8.3%). With an HHI of 6874, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇰🇷 South Korea remains the largest client (26.9%, €914K), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 49.3% of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts imports, well ahead of 🇩🇰 Denmark (22.7%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-32.6%) while exports were surging (66.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts (NC8 29394100) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 82.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts?

The extra-EU trade balance for Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts (NC8 29394100) is €1.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.6M, exports: €3.4M).

How much does the EU import of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts?

The EU imported €1.6M of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts (NC8 29394100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 28K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts?

The weighted average import price of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts (NC8 29394100) is €56.27/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts?

The leading EU member state importer of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ephedrine and its salts (NC8 29394100) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 49.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-32.6%) while exports were surging (66.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€914K	26.9%	64K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€503K	14.8%	4K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€450K	13.3%	783 kg
4	🇬🇭 Ghana	€352K	10.4%	5K kg
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€170K	5.0%	2K kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€79K	2.3%	250 kg
7	🇮🇳 India	€71K	2.1%	50 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€1.3M	27Kt	€48.71/kg	82.3%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€132K	824	€160.16/kg	8.3%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€80K	65	€1.2K/kg	5.1%
4	🇨🇳 China	€62K	502	€123.63/kg	3.9%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6K	3	€2.1K/kg	0.4%
6	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€163	-	-	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€914K	64Kt	€14.33/kg	36.0%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€503K	4Kt	€130.31/kg	19.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€450K	783	€574.82/kg	17.7%
4	🇬🇭 GH	€352K	5Kt	€72.15/kg	13.9%
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€170K	2Kt	€91.54/kg	6.7%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€79K	250	€316.00/kg	3.1%
7	🇮🇳 India	€71K	50	€1.4K/kg	2.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€1.3M	27Kt	€48.71/kg	82.3%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€132K	824	€160.16/kg	8.3%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€80K	65	€1.2K/kg	5.1%
4	🇨🇳 China	€62K	502	€123.63/kg	3.9%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6K	3	€2.1K/kg	0.4%
6	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€163	-	-	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€914K	64Kt	€14.33/kg	36.0%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€503K	4Kt	€130.31/kg	19.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€450K	783	€574.82/kg	17.7%
4	🇬🇭 GH	€352K	5Kt	€72.15/kg	13.9%
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€170K	2Kt	€91.54/kg	6.7%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€79K	250	€316.00/kg	3.1%
7	🇮🇳 India	€71K	50	€1.4K/kg	2.8%

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