EU External Trade - Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Cathine (INN) and its salts

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Cathine (INN) and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 69.4% of imports (€2K), followed by 🇦🇺 Australia (12.3%). With an HHI of 5119, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Cathine (INN) and its salts are concentrated on a few markets. 🇧🇾 Belarus accounts for 37.6% (€11K), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (34.5%). The top three destinations are 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇿🇦 South Africa.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Alkaloids of ephedra and their derivatives; salts thereof, Cathine (INN) and its salts are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇫🇷 France. 🇮🇪 Ireland accounts for 39.3% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 417.7% and 444.6% respectively.