EU External Trade - Other colouring matter and other preparations, Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide

Extra-EU sourcing of Other colouring matter and other preparations, Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 71.7% of imports (€5.3M), followed by 🇻🇳 Vietnam (12.1%). With an HHI of 5368, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other colouring matter and other preparations, Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇭 Thailand remains the largest client (22.5%, €3.4M), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other colouring matter and other preparations, Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 38.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-15.6%) and exports declining (-8.4%) compared to the previous year.