38275900 - Containing trifluoromethane - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 64.2% of imports (€131K), followed by 🇨🇳 China (21.2%). With an HHI of 4692, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇶🇸 QS accounts for 92.3% (€4.3M), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (1.8%). The top three destinations are 🇶🇸 QS, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇲🇦 Morocco.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 49.6% of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (21.3%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-68.2%) while exports were surging (28.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other (NC8 38275900) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 64.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other (NC8 38275900) is €4.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €204K, exports: €4.6M).

How much does the EU import of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other?

The EU imported €204K of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other (NC8 38275900) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 39K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other?

The weighted average import price of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other (NC8 38275900) is €5.21/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Other (NC8 38275900) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 49.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-68.2%) while exports were surging (28.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€131K	64.2%	2K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€43K	21.2%	36K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22K	10.8%	1K kg
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€3K	1.5%	147 kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€3K	1.5%	31 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇶🇸 QS	€4.3M	92.3%	79K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€81K	1.8%	5K kg
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€49K	1.0%	216 kg
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€40K	0.9%	357 kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€31K	0.7%	387 kg
6	🇬🇮 Gibraltar	€8K	0.2%	282 kg
7	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€5K	0.1%	3 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€131K	2Kt	€84.37/kg	64.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€43K	36Kt	€1.19/kg	21.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22K	1Kt	€19.45/kg	10.9%
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€3K	147	€20.56/kg	1.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€3K	31	€97.48/kg	1.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇶🇸 QS	€4.3M	79Kt	€54.13/kg	95.2%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€81K	5Kt	€17.59/kg	1.8%
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€49K	216	€224.83/kg	1.1%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€40K	357	€111.45/kg	0.9%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€31K	387	€80.44/kg	0.7%
6	🇬🇮 GI	€8K	282	€29.92/kg	0.2%
7	🇲🇪 Montenegro	€5K	3	€1.6K/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€131K	2Kt	€84.37/kg	64.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€43K	36Kt	€1.19/kg	21.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22K	1Kt	€19.45/kg	10.9%
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€3K	147	€20.56/kg	1.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€3K	31	€97.48/kg	1.5%

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