EU External Trade - Other, Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35|% or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35|% or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 63.2% of imports (€44.8M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (24.2%). With an HHI of 4631, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35|% or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (22.9%, €4.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇽🇸 XS.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 58.2% of Other, Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35|% or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (14.7%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were surging (22.3%) and exports rising (6.4%) compared to the previous year.