29394200 - Alkaloids of ephedra and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 95.6% of imports (€16.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (3.2%). With an HHI of 9147, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇯🇵 Japan. 🇺🇸 United States absorbs 36.1% of European exports (€27.4M).

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 47.7% of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts imports, well ahead of 🇩🇰 Denmark (15.7%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇵🇱 Poland.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.6%) and exports declining (-12.7%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts (NC8 29394200) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 95.6% 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, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts?

The extra-EU trade balance for Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts (NC8 29394200) is €59.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €16.8M, exports: €75.9M).

How much does the EU import of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts?

The EU imported €16.8M of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts (NC8 29394200) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 274K kg in volume.

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

The weighted average import price of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts (NC8 29394200) is €61.37/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts?

The leading EU member state importer of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts (NC8 29394200) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 47.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.6%) and exports declining (-12.7%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€27.4M	36.1%	381K kg
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.5M	9.9%	66K kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.7M	8.9%	67K kg
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.0M	5.3%	36K kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.8M	5.0%	42K kg
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.1M	1.5%	9K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€16.1M	265Kt	€60.50/kg	95.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€543K	7Kt	€74.47/kg	3.2%
3	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€73K	500	€146.85/kg	0.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€62K	478	€129.90/kg	0.4%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€43K	12	€3.6K/kg	0.3%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€2K	-	-	0.0%
7	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€1K	-	-	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€27.4M	381Kt	€71.90/kg	54.1%
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.5M	66Kt	€114.46/kg	14.9%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.7M	67Kt	€100.59/kg	13.3%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.0M	36Kt	€110.39/kg	8.0%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.8M	42Kt	€90.24/kg	7.5%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.1M	9Kt	€124.17/kg	2.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€16.1M	265Kt	€60.50/kg	95.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€543K	7Kt	€74.47/kg	3.2%
3	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€73K	500	€146.85/kg	0.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€62K	478	€129.90/kg	0.4%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€43K	12	€3.6K/kg	0.3%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€2K	-	-	0.0%
7	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€1K	-	-	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€27.4M	381Kt	€71.90/kg	54.1%
2	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.5M	66Kt	€114.46/kg	14.9%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.7M	67Kt	€100.59/kg	13.3%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.0M	36Kt	€110.39/kg	8.0%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.8M	42Kt	€90.24/kg	7.5%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.1M	9Kt	€124.17/kg	2.2%

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