3605 - EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 53.9% of imports (€57.6M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (20.9%). With an HHI of 3548, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (20.7%, €13.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇸🇮 Slovenia concentrates 47.1% of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (20.9%). The top importing member states are 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (311.4%) while exports were declining (-10.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 (NC8 3605) is 🇹🇷 Türkiye, accounting for 53.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604?

The extra-EU trade balance for EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 (NC8 3605) is €-42.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €106.9M, exports: €64.5M).

How much does the EU import of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604?

The EU imported €106.9M of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 (NC8 3605) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 19.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604?

The weighted average import price of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 (NC8 3605) is €5.59/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604?

The leading EU member state importer of EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS, Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading|3604 (NC8 3605) is 🇸🇮 Slovenia, accounting for 47.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (311.4%) while exports were declining (-10.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€57.6M	53.9%	823K kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€22.3M	20.9%	10.8M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€13.9M	13.0%	3.7M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.3M	5.9%	193K kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€2.5M	2.3%	1.7M kg
6	🇶🇿 QZ	€251K	0.2%	37K kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€278	0.0%	-
8	🇺🇸 United States	€106	0.0%	5 kg
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€10	0.0%	-

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.4M	20.7%	2.0M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.0M	10.8%	604K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.8M	10.6%	520K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.4M	8.3%	456K kg
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.4M	6.8%	795K kg
6	🇶🇿 QZ	€1.6M	2.5%	194K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€57.6M	823Kt	€70.01/kg	56.0%
2	🇮🇳 India	€22.3M	10.8Mt	€2.07/kg	21.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€13.9M	3.7Mt	€3.81/kg	13.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.3M	193Kt	€32.66/kg	6.1%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€2.5M	1.7Mt	€1.47/kg	2.4%
6	🇶🇿 QZ	€251K	37Kt	€6.71/kg	0.2%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€278	-	-	0.0%
8	🇺🇸 United States	€106	5	€21.20/kg	0.0%
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€10	-	-	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€13.4M	2.0Mt	€6.69/kg	34.7%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.0M	604Kt	€11.54/kg	18.1%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.8M	520Kt	€13.16/kg	17.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.4M	456Kt	€11.78/kg	13.9%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.4M	795Kt	€5.54/kg	11.4%
6	🇶🇿 QZ	€1.6M	194Kt	€8.33/kg	4.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€57.6M	823Kt	€70.01/kg	56.0%
2	🇮🇳 India	€22.3M	10.8Mt	€2.07/kg	21.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€13.9M	3.7Mt	€3.81/kg	13.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.3M	193Kt	€32.66/kg	6.1%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€2.5M	1.7Mt	€1.47/kg	2.4%
6	🇶🇿 QZ	€251K	37Kt	€6.71/kg	0.2%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€278	-	-	0.0%
8	🇺🇸 United States	€106	5	€21.20/kg	0.0%
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€10	-	-	0.0%

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