3918 - PLASTICS AND ARTICLES - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 77.8% of imports (€5.6B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (4.8%). With an HHI of 6104, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter to 9 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (26.1%, €1.0B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 24.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.5%) and exports stable (-2.7%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter (NC8 3918) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 77.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter?

The extra-EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter (NC8 3918) is €-3.3B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €7.3B, exports: €4.0B).

How much does the EU import of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter?

The EU imported €7.3B of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter (NC8 3918) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 5.5B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter?

The weighted average import price of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter (NC8 3918) is €1.33/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter?

The leading EU member state importer of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9|to this chapter (NC8 3918) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 24.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.5%) and exports stable (-2.7%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€5.6B	77.8%	4.7B kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€350.8M	4.8%	84.3M kg
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€284.5M	3.9%	142.3M kg
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€161.8M	2.2%	143.9M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€143.2M	2.0%	118.8M kg
6	🇽🇸 XS	€81.1M	1.1%	40.7M kg
7	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€57.2M	0.8%	30.5M kg
8	🇺🇸 United States	€47.6M	0.7%	10.3M kg
9	🇮🇱 Israel	€40.0M	0.6%	7.5M kg
10	🇶🇼 QW	€3.1M	0.0%	323K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.0B	26.1%	401.9M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€461.0M	11.6%	125.2M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€270.7M	6.8%	81.7M kg
4	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€214.1M	5.4%	99.1M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€182.8M	4.6%	81.7M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€124.5M	3.1%	33.3M kg
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€15.4M	0.4%	710K kg
8	🇷🇺 Russia	€10.8M	0.3%	2.6M kg
9	🇨🇳 China	€4.2M	0.1%	520K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€5.6B	4.7Bt	€1.20/kg	82.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€350.8M	84.3Mt	€4.16/kg	5.1%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€284.5M	142.3Mt	€2.00/kg	4.2%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€161.8M	143.9Mt	€1.12/kg	2.4%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€143.2M	118.8Mt	€1.21/kg	2.1%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€81.1M	40.7Mt	€1.99/kg	1.2%
7	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€57.2M	30.5Mt	€1.88/kg	0.8%
8	🇺🇸 United States	€47.6M	10.3Mt	€4.60/kg	0.7%
9	🇮🇱 Israel	€40.0M	7.5Mt	€5.31/kg	0.6%
10	🇶🇼 QW	€3.1M	323Kt	€9.48/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.0B	401.9Mt	€2.58/kg	44.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€461.0M	125.2Mt	€3.68/kg	19.9%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€270.7M	81.7Mt	€3.31/kg	11.7%
4	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€214.1M	99.1Mt	€2.16/kg	9.2%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€182.8M	81.7Mt	€2.24/kg	7.9%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€124.5M	33.3Mt	€3.74/kg	5.4%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€15.4M	710Kt	€21.70/kg	0.7%
8	🇷🇺 Russia	€10.8M	2.6Mt	€4.20/kg	0.5%
9	🇨🇳 China	€4.2M	520Kt	€8.14/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€5.6B	4.7Bt	€1.20/kg	82.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€350.8M	84.3Mt	€4.16/kg	5.1%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€284.5M	142.3Mt	€2.00/kg	4.2%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€161.8M	143.9Mt	€1.12/kg	2.4%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€143.2M	118.8Mt	€1.21/kg	2.1%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€81.1M	40.7Mt	€1.99/kg	1.2%
7	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€57.2M	30.5Mt	€1.88/kg	0.8%
8	🇺🇸 United States	€47.6M	10.3Mt	€4.60/kg	0.7%
9	🇮🇱 Israel	€40.0M	7.5Mt	€5.31/kg	0.6%
10	🇶🇼 QW	€3.1M	323Kt	€9.48/kg	0.0%

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