40149000 - Hygienic or pharmaceutical - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 47.9% of imports (€126.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (16.9%). With an HHI of 2763, 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, Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (22.7%, €147.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

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, Other are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 19.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-3.0%) and exports surging (15.9%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other (NC8 40149000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 47.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other (NC8 40149000) is €384.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €264.6M, exports: €648.8M).

How much does the EU import of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other?

The EU imported €264.6M of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other (NC8 40149000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 26.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other?

The weighted average import price of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other (NC8 40149000) is €10.15/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber, Other (NC8 40149000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 19.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-3.0%) and exports surging (15.9%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€126.8M	47.9%	20.4M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€44.6M	16.9%	1.3M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.9M	10.9%	369K kg
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€18.5M	7.0%	1.2M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.5M	3.6%	261K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€147.5M	22.7%	4.5M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€113.5M	17.5%	3.2M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€101.0M	15.6%	2.0M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€55.3M	8.5%	1.5M kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€38.2M	5.9%	1.6M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€126.8M	20.4Mt	€6.20/kg	55.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€44.6M	1.3Mt	€34.93/kg	19.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.9M	369Kt	€78.15/kg	12.6%
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€18.5M	1.2Mt	€15.41/kg	8.1%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.5M	261Kt	€36.44/kg	4.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€147.5M	4.5Mt	€32.66/kg	32.4%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€113.5M	3.2Mt	€35.70/kg	24.9%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€101.0M	2.0Mt	€51.47/kg	22.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€55.3M	1.5Mt	€37.12/kg	12.1%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€38.2M	1.6Mt	€24.62/kg	8.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€126.8M	20.4Mt	€6.20/kg	55.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€44.6M	1.3Mt	€34.93/kg	19.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.9M	369Kt	€78.15/kg	12.6%
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€18.5M	1.2Mt	€15.41/kg	8.1%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.5M	261Kt	€36.44/kg	4.2%

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

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