39033000 - Polymers of styrene, in - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 64.0% of imports (€1.3B), followed by 🇹🇼 Taiwan (16.6%). With an HHI of 4425, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (17.4%, €224.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 15.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.3%) and exports falling sharply (-23.5%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers (NC8 39033000) is 🇰🇷 South Korea, accounting for 64.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers?

The extra-EU trade balance for Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers (NC8 39033000) is €-804.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €2.1B, exports: €1.3B).

How much does the EU import of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers?

The EU imported €2.1B of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers (NC8 39033000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 996.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers?

The weighted average import price of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers (NC8 39033000) is €2.10/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers?

The leading EU member state importer of Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers (NC8 39033000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 15.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.3%) and exports falling sharply (-23.5%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€224.0M	17.4%	95.1M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€198.1M	15.4%	102.8M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€185.2M	14.4%	84.9M kg
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€142.5M	11.1%	64.8M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€60.0M	4.7%	23.9M kg
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€19.4M	1.5%	94.5M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.3B	637.2Mt	€2.10/kg	69.2%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€348.0M	170.8Mt	€2.04/kg	18.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€123.1M	44.2Mt	€2.79/kg	6.4%
4	🇨🇳 China	€65.1M	36.7Mt	€1.77/kg	3.4%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€60.7M	26.5Mt	€2.29/kg	3.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€224.0M	95.1Mt	€2.35/kg	27.0%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€198.1M	102.8Mt	€1.93/kg	23.9%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€185.2M	84.9Mt	€2.18/kg	22.3%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€142.5M	64.8Mt	€2.20/kg	17.2%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€60.0M	23.9Mt	€2.51/kg	7.2%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€19.4M	94.5Mt	€0.2050/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.3B	637.2Mt	€2.10/kg	69.2%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€348.0M	170.8Mt	€2.04/kg	18.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€123.1M	44.2Mt	€2.79/kg	6.4%
4	🇨🇳 China	€65.1M	36.7Mt	€1.77/kg	3.4%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€60.7M	26.5Mt	€2.29/kg	3.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€224.0M	95.1Mt	€2.35/kg	27.0%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€198.1M	102.8Mt	€1.93/kg	23.9%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€185.2M	84.9Mt	€2.18/kg	22.3%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€142.5M	64.8Mt	€2.20/kg	17.2%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€60.0M	23.9Mt	€2.51/kg	7.2%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€19.4M	94.5Mt	€0.2050/kg	2.3%

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