EU External Trade - Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Sheath contraceptives

Extra-EU sourcing of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Sheath contraceptives is highly concentrated. 🇹🇭 Thailand captures 51.8% of imports (€296.9M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (29.4%). With an HHI of 3710, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Sheath contraceptives to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (11.1%, €12.9M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇽🇸 XS, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Sheath contraceptives are 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇵🇱 Poland accounts for 14.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (20.0%) and exports rising (7.8%) compared to the previous year.