3503 - Gelatin (including gelatin - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other is well diversified across 10 suppliers. The top five (🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom) account for 71.6% of the total. 🇧🇷 Brazil leads with 21.1% (€209.3M). An HHI of 1155 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other to 9 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇯🇵 Japan remains the largest client (17.9%, €261.5M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 48.1% of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (13.4%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (15.0%) while exports were declining (-9.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other (NC8 3503) is 🇧🇷 Brazil, accounting for 21.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other (NC8 3503) is €472.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €991.5M, exports: €1.5B).

How much does the EU import of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other?

The EU imported €991.5M of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other (NC8 3503) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 159.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other?

The weighted average import price of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other (NC8 3503) is €6.24/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other (NC8 3503) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 48.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (15.0%) while exports were declining (-9.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€209.3M	21.1%	34.3M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€193.1M	19.5%	32.0M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€113.5M	11.5%	15.3M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€107.5M	10.8%	16.2M kg
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€86.9M	8.8%	11.0M kg
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€19.4M	2.0%	8.4M kg
7	🇨🇳 China	€7.3M	0.7%	2.7M kg
8	🇮🇳 India	€2.2M	0.2%	995K kg
9	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€540K	0.1%	65K kg
10	🇺🇸 United States	€753	0.0%	6 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€261.5M	17.9%	35.9M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€259.9M	17.8%	39.9M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€172.2M	11.8%	24.3M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€150.5M	10.3%	24.4M kg
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€54.7M	3.7%	6.8M kg
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€13.8M	0.9%	1.4M kg
7	🇷🇺 Russia	€4.8M	0.3%	2.9M kg
8	🇮🇳 India	€2.1M	0.1%	584K kg
9	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€471K	0.0%	205K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€209.3M	34.3Mt	€6.11/kg	28.3%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€193.1M	32.0Mt	€6.03/kg	26.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€113.5M	15.3Mt	€7.44/kg	15.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€107.5M	16.2Mt	€6.64/kg	14.5%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€86.9M	11.0Mt	€7.89/kg	11.7%
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€19.4M	8.4Mt	€2.30/kg	2.6%
7	🇨🇳 China	€7.3M	2.7Mt	€2.68/kg	1.0%
8	🇮🇳 India	€2.2M	995Kt	€2.22/kg	0.3%
9	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€540K	65Kt	€8.38/kg	0.1%
10	🇺🇸 United States	€753	6	€125.50/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€261.5M	35.9Mt	€7.28/kg	28.4%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€259.9M	39.9Mt	€6.51/kg	28.3%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€172.2M	24.3Mt	€7.09/kg	18.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€150.5M	24.4Mt	€6.17/kg	16.4%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€54.7M	6.8Mt	€8.00/kg	5.9%
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€13.8M	1.4Mt	€9.61/kg	1.5%
7	🇷🇺 Russia	€4.8M	2.9Mt	€1.67/kg	0.5%
8	🇮🇳 India	€2.1M	584Kt	€3.65/kg	0.2%
9	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€471K	205Kt	€2.30/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€209.3M	34.3Mt	€6.11/kg	28.3%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€193.1M	32.0Mt	€6.03/kg	26.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€113.5M	15.3Mt	€7.44/kg	15.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€107.5M	16.2Mt	€6.64/kg	14.5%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€86.9M	11.0Mt	€7.89/kg	11.7%
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€19.4M	8.4Mt	€2.30/kg	2.6%
7	🇨🇳 China	€7.3M	2.7Mt	€2.68/kg	1.0%
8	🇮🇳 India	€2.2M	995Kt	€2.22/kg	0.3%
9	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€540K	65Kt	€8.38/kg	0.1%
10	🇺🇸 United States	€753	6	€125.50/kg	0.0%

EU External Trade - Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading|3501, Other

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