EU External Trade - Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Lysergic acid and its salts

Extra-EU sourcing of Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Lysergic acid and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 91.2% of imports (€5K), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (4.8%). With an HHI of 8353, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Lysergic acid and its salts are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇦 Canada accounts for 56.1% (€54K), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (30.0%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, 🇩🇰 Denmark concentrates 51.7% of Alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives; salts thereof, Lysergic acid and its salts imports, well ahead of 🇪🇪 Estonia (39.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, exports were falling sharply (-86.1%) compared to the previous year.