40159000 - Articles of apparel and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 47.6% of imports (€84.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (13.1%). With an HHI of 2605, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (13.0%, €11.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other are 🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 18.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (8.1%) while exports were falling sharply (-19.5%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other (NC8 40159000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 47.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other (NC8 40159000) is €-87.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €176.4M, exports: €88.9M).

How much does the EU import of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other?

The EU imported €176.4M of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other (NC8 40159000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 8.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other?

The weighted average import price of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other (NC8 40159000) is €21.13/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, Other (NC8 40159000) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 18.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (8.1%) while exports were falling sharply (-19.5%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€84.0M	47.6%	4.8M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€23.1M	13.1%	282K kg
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€13.2M	7.5%	1.2M kg
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€13.0M	7.4%	408K kg
5	🇰🇭 Cambodia	€13.0M	7.4%	360K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.6M	13.0%	459K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.3M	10.5%	99K kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.7M	7.6%	246K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.5M	7.4%	191K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.7M	6.4%	123K kg
6	🇦🇷 Argentina	€1.3M	1.5%	3K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€84.0M	4.8Mt	€17.42/kg	57.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€23.1M	282Kt	€81.79/kg	15.8%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€13.2M	1.2Mt	€10.88/kg	9.0%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€13.0M	408Kt	€31.97/kg	8.9%
5	🇰🇭 KH	€13.0M	360Kt	€36.15/kg	8.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.6M	459Kt	€25.19/kg	28.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.3M	99Kt	€94.52/kg	22.7%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.7M	246Kt	€27.44/kg	16.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.5M	191Kt	€34.30/kg	15.9%
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.7M	123Kt	€45.88/kg	13.8%
6	🇦🇷 Argentina	€1.3M	3Kt	€518.70/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€84.0M	4.8Mt	€17.42/kg	57.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€23.1M	282Kt	€81.79/kg	15.8%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€13.2M	1.2Mt	€10.88/kg	9.0%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€13.0M	408Kt	€31.97/kg	8.9%
5	🇰🇭 KH	€13.0M	360Kt	€36.15/kg	8.9%

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