EU External Trade - Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1|mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, Of polymers of ethylene

Extra-EU sourcing of Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1|mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, Of polymers of ethylene is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 55.7% of imports (€193.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (16.9%). With an HHI of 3591, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1|mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, Of polymers of ethylene to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (25.1%, €76.7M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 55.4% of Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1|mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, Of polymers of ethylene imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (13.6%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.3%) and exports declining (-14.5%) compared to the previous year.