EU External Trade - Other, Lubricants having a bio-based carbon content of at least 25|% by mass and which are biodegradable at a level of at least 60|%

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Lubricants having a bio-based carbon content of at least 25|% by mass and which are biodegradable at a level of at least 60|% is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 82.1% of imports (€31.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (10.9%). With an HHI of 6868, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Lubricants having a bio-based carbon content of at least 25|% by mass and which are biodegradable at a level of at least 60|% to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇩🇿 Algeria remains the largest client (24.2%, €33.9M), followed by 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 45.8% of Other, Lubricants having a bio-based carbon content of at least 25|% by mass and which are biodegradable at a level of at least 60|% imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (27.2%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were surging (46.6%) and exports rising (10.2%) compared to the previous year.