EU External Trade - Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms, Polycarbonates

Extra-EU sourcing of Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms, Polycarbonates is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 48.8% of imports (€811.0M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (12.4%). With an HHI of 2662, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms, Polycarbonates to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (30.4%, €595.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms, Polycarbonates are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 19.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (5.2%) while exports were declining (-4.1%), signalling a structural market shift.