EU External Trade - Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 80.1% of imports (€108.8M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (7.9%). With an HHI of 6516, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (24.5%, €69.0M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 41.4% of Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, Containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts imports, well ahead of 🇵🇱 Poland (18.7%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, imports were declining (-7.2%) and exports declining (-6.0%) compared to the previous year.