EU External Trade - MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading|3006; certified reference materials

Extra-EU sourcing of MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading|3006; certified reference materials is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 50.5% of imports (€15.2B), followed by 🇨🇳 China (14.7%). With an HHI of 2947, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading|3006; certified reference materials to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.1%, €11.1B), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading|3006; certified reference materials are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 35.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.2%) and exports declining (-6.6%) compared to the previous year.