32041800 - Synthetic organic colouring - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 52.9% of imports (€174.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (18.5%). With an HHI of 3379, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (12.3%, €109.0M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇱 Chile.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 59.9% of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (18.0%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (27.0%) while exports were declining (-9.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041800) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 52.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon?

The extra-EU trade balance for Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041800) is €556.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €329.2M, exports: €885.5M).

How much does the EU import of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon?

The EU imported €329.2M of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041800) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 6.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon?

The weighted average import price of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041800) is €52.74/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon?

The leading EU member state importer of Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note|3|to this chapter, Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon (NC8 32041800) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 59.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (27.0%) while exports were declining (-9.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€174.1M	52.9%	1.3M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€60.9M	18.5%	1.8M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€32.7M	9.9%	1.3M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€30.4M	9.2%	642K kg
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€24.6M	7.5%	622K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€109.0M	12.3%	2.6M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€90.7M	10.2%	1.7M kg
3	🇨🇱 Chile	€71.9M	8.1%	2.2M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€63.0M	7.1%	2.2M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€44.6M	5.0%	1.3M kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€18.7M	2.1%	153K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€174.1M	1.3Mt	€133.10/kg	53.9%
2	🇨🇳 China	€60.9M	1.8Mt	€33.46/kg	18.9%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€32.7M	1.3Mt	€25.78/kg	10.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€30.4M	642Kt	€47.38/kg	9.4%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€24.6M	622Kt	€39.59/kg	7.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€109.0M	2.6Mt	€42.11/kg	27.4%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€90.7M	1.7Mt	€53.23/kg	22.8%
3	🇨🇱 Chile	€71.9M	2.2Mt	€33.39/kg	18.1%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€63.0M	2.2Mt	€28.08/kg	15.8%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€44.6M	1.3Mt	€34.78/kg	11.2%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€18.7M	153Kt	€122.47/kg	4.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€174.1M	1.3Mt	€133.10/kg	53.9%
2	🇨🇳 China	€60.9M	1.8Mt	€33.46/kg	18.9%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€32.7M	1.3Mt	€25.78/kg	10.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€30.4M	642Kt	€47.38/kg	9.4%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€24.6M	622Kt	€39.59/kg	7.6%

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