EU External Trade - Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils, Other

Extra-EU sourcing of Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils, Other is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 47.8% of imports (€270.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (34.9%). With an HHI of 3547, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils, Other to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (7.7%, €175.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇦🇷 Argentina.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils, Other are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇩🇰 Denmark. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 39.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-16.4%) and exports declining (-3.1%) compared to the previous year.