EU External Trade - Other, 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, 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. 🇹🇼 Taiwan captures 68.6% of imports (€43.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (12.1%). With an HHI of 4953, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, 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 States remains the largest client (11.0%, €5.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇽🇸 XS.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 57.4% of Other, 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 🇧🇪 Belgium (32.4%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-33.1%) and exports stable (-0.2%) compared to the previous year.