EU External Trade - Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ergotamine (INN) and its salts

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ergotamine (INN) and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 98.7% of imports (€917K), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (1.3%). With an HHI of 9737, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ergotamine (INN) and its salts to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (21.6%, €4.9M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 96.9% of Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Ergotamine (INN) and its salts imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (1.2%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-99.8%) and exports stable (2.1%) compared to the previous year.