30044100 - Other, containing alkaloids - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 81.8% of imports (€4.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (16.7%). With an HHI of 6971, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (34.2%, €22.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 68.9% of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (12.3%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were rising (8.4%) and exports stable (-1.8%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts (NC8 30044100) is 🇨🇭 Switzerland, accounting for 81.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts (NC8 30044100) is €60.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €5.0M, exports: €65.7M).

How much does the EU import of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts?

The EU imported €5.0M of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts (NC8 30044100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 52K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts?

The weighted average import price of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts (NC8 30044100) is €97.55/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing ephedrine or its salts (NC8 30044100) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 68.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (8.4%) and exports stable (-1.8%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€22.4M	34.2%	262K kg
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€6.8M	10.4%	628K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	8.1%	95K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.3M	8.1%	130K kg
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.0M	4.6%	19K kg
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€858K	1.3%	4K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.1M	46Kt	€89.69/kg	82.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€840K	4Kt	€206.03/kg	16.7%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€43K	1Kt	€39.17/kg	0.9%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€14K	359	€37.82/kg	0.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€6K	44	€130.07/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€570	10	€57.00/kg	0.0%
7	🇺🇸 United States	€134	9	€14.89/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€22.4M	262Kt	€85.83/kg	51.3%
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€6.8M	628Kt	€10.87/kg	15.6%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	95Kt	€55.78/kg	12.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.3M	130Kt	€40.84/kg	12.1%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.0M	19Kt	€154.28/kg	6.8%
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€858K	4Kt	€218.52/kg	2.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.1M	46Kt	€89.69/kg	82.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€840K	4Kt	€206.03/kg	16.7%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€43K	1Kt	€39.17/kg	0.9%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€14K	359	€37.82/kg	0.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€6K	44	€130.07/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€570	10	€57.00/kg	0.0%
7	🇺🇸 United States	€134	9	€14.89/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€22.4M	262Kt	€85.83/kg	51.3%
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€6.8M	628Kt	€10.87/kg	15.6%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	95Kt	€55.78/kg	12.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.3M	130Kt	€40.84/kg	12.1%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.0M	19Kt	€154.28/kg	6.8%
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€858K	4Kt	€218.52/kg	2.0%

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