38122090 - Compound plasticisers for - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 44.7% of imports (€65.7M), followed by 🇦🇷 Argentina (17.5%). With an HHI of 2513, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.7%, €93.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 36.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (9.0%) while exports were declining (-6.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States

Who is the main supplier of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other (NC8 38122090) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 44.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other (NC8 38122090) is €248.7M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €147.1M, exports: €395.8M).

How much does the EU import of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other?

The EU imported €147.1M of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other (NC8 38122090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 67.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other?

The weighted average import price of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other (NC8 38122090) is €2.17/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, Other (NC8 38122090) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 36.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (9.0%) while exports were declining (-6.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€93.9M	23.7%	37.0M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€54.0M	13.6%	20.8M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€50.1M	12.7%	18.4M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€35.1M	8.9%	9.8M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€26.7M	6.8%	10.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€65.7M	20.4Mt	€3.22/kg	51.9%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€25.7M	17.6Mt	€1.46/kg	20.3%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€16.9M	11.0Mt	€1.54/kg	13.4%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.3M	3.2Mt	€3.27/kg	8.1%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€8.0M	5.2Mt	€1.56/kg	6.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€93.9M	37.0Mt	€2.54/kg	36.1%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€54.0M	20.8Mt	€2.59/kg	20.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€50.1M	18.4Mt	€2.72/kg	19.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€35.1M	9.8Mt	€3.56/kg	13.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€26.7M	10.2Mt	€2.63/kg	10.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€65.7M	20.4Mt	€3.22/kg	51.9%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€25.7M	17.6Mt	€1.46/kg	20.3%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€16.9M	11.0Mt	€1.54/kg	13.4%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.3M	3.2Mt	€3.27/kg	8.1%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€8.0M	5.2Mt	€1.56/kg	6.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€93.9M	37.0Mt	€2.54/kg	36.1%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€54.0M	20.8Mt	€2.59/kg	20.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€50.1M	18.4Mt	€2.72/kg	19.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€35.1M	9.8Mt	€3.56/kg	13.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€26.7M	10.2Mt	€2.63/kg	10.3%

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