38170050 - Mixed alkylbenzenes and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes is highly concentrated. 🇪🇬 Egypt captures 40.6% of imports (€163.6M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (21.0%). With an HHI of 2519, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes are concentrated on a few markets. 🇸🇬 Singapore accounts for 50.0% (€132.0M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (17.4%). The top three destinations are 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 55.3% of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (13.1%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇺 Hungary.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-10.8%) while exports were rising (7.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes (NC8 38170050) is 🇪🇬 Egypt, accounting for 40.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes?

The extra-EU trade balance for Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes (NC8 38170050) is €-138.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €402.6M, exports: €264.2M).

How much does the EU import of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes?

The EU imported €402.6M of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes (NC8 38170050) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 250.7M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes?

The weighted average import price of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes (NC8 38170050) is €1.61/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes?

The leading EU member state importer of Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading|2707|or 2902, Linear alkylbenzenes (NC8 38170050) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 55.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-10.8%) while exports were rising (7.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇪🇬 Egypt	€163.6M	40.6%	98.2M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€84.5M	21.0%	53.5M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€65.8M	16.3%	37.7M kg
4	🇶🇦 Qatar	€45.0M	11.2%	34.8M kg
5	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€23.5M	5.8%	14.2M kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.3M	1.3%	3.4M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇸🇬 Singapore	€132.0M	50.0%	70.1M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€45.8M	17.4%	22.9M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€42.4M	16.0%	25.5M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€24.3M	9.2%	10.2M kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.5M	2.5%	3.6M kg
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.1M	1.5%	3.1M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇪🇬 Egypt	€163.6M	98.2Mt	€1.67/kg	42.2%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€84.5M	53.5Mt	€1.58/kg	21.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€65.8M	37.7Mt	€1.74/kg	17.0%
4	🇶🇦 Qatar	€45.0M	34.8Mt	€1.30/kg	11.6%
5	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€23.5M	14.2Mt	€1.65/kg	6.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.3M	3.4Mt	€1.56/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇸🇬 Singapore	€132.0M	70.1Mt	€1.88/kg	51.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€45.8M	22.9Mt	€2.00/kg	18.0%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€42.4M	25.5Mt	€1.66/kg	16.6%
4	🇨🇳 China	€24.3M	10.2Mt	€2.39/kg	9.5%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.5M	3.6Mt	€1.82/kg	2.6%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€4.1M	3.1Mt	€1.32/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇪🇬 Egypt	€163.6M	98.2Mt	€1.67/kg	42.2%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€84.5M	53.5Mt	€1.58/kg	21.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€65.8M	37.7Mt	€1.74/kg	17.0%
4	🇶🇦 Qatar	€45.0M	34.8Mt	€1.30/kg	11.6%
5	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€23.5M	14.2Mt	€1.65/kg	6.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€5.3M	3.4Mt	€1.56/kg	1.4%

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