EU External Trade - Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms, Polyisobutylene

Extra-EU sourcing of Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms, Polyisobutylene is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 46.9% of imports (€284.2M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (23.1%). With an HHI of 2948, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms, Polyisobutylene are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 49.6% (€335.8M), ahead of 🇨🇳 China (9.5%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇫🇷 France concentrates 50.0% of Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms, Polyisobutylene imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (15.5%). The top importing member states are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.8%) and exports declining (-14.5%) compared to the previous year.