EU External Trade - Other, Brominated polystyrene, containing by weight 58|% or more but not more than 71|% of bromine, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Brominated polystyrene, containing by weight 58|% or more but not more than 71|% of bromine, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 53.8% of imports (€67.9M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (32.2%). With an HHI of 4113, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other, Brominated polystyrene, containing by weight 58|% or more but not more than 71|% of bromine, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇽🇸 XS, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 31.8% of European exports (€3.0M).

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 54.3% of Other, Brominated polystyrene, containing by weight 58|% or more but not more than 71|% of bromine, in one of the forms mentioned in note|6(b) to this chapter imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (37.5%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -20.5% and -32.5% respectively.