42021250 - With outer surface of - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 85.1% of imports (€2.4B), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (4.0%). With an HHI of 7275, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (19.8%, €174.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, the leading importers of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 19.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.7%) and exports stable (-2.8%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material (NC8 42021250) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 85.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material?

The extra-EU trade balance for With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material (NC8 42021250) is €-2.0B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €2.8B, exports: €880.9M).

How much does the EU import of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material?

The EU imported €2.8B of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material (NC8 42021250) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 505.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material?

The weighted average import price of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material (NC8 42021250) is €5.60/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material?

The leading EU member state importer of With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, Of moulded plastic material (NC8 42021250) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 19.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.7%) and exports stable (-2.8%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€174.1M	19.8%	10.4M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€127.1M	14.4%	3.0M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€91.1M	10.3%	1.5M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€80.9M	9.2%	4.0M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€58.3M	6.6%	3.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.4B	464.9Mt	€5.19/kg	89.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€113.7M	5.9Mt	€19.43/kg	4.2%
3	🇮🇳 India	€89.3M	9.9Mt	€9.05/kg	3.3%
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€33.7M	2.4Mt	€13.84/kg	1.3%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€27.8M	5.2Mt	€5.31/kg	1.0%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.3M	582Kt	€14.30/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€174.1M	10.4Mt	€16.70/kg	32.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€127.1M	3.0Mt	€42.42/kg	23.9%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€91.1M	1.5Mt	€61.66/kg	17.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€80.9M	4.0Mt	€20.31/kg	15.2%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€58.3M	3.2Mt	€18.00/kg	11.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.4B	464.9Mt	€5.19/kg	89.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€113.7M	5.9Mt	€19.43/kg	4.2%
3	🇮🇳 India	€89.3M	9.9Mt	€9.05/kg	3.3%
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€33.7M	2.4Mt	€13.84/kg	1.3%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€27.8M	5.2Mt	€5.31/kg	1.0%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.3M	582Kt	€14.30/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€174.1M	10.4Mt	€16.70/kg	32.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€127.1M	3.0Mt	€42.42/kg	23.9%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€91.1M	1.5Mt	€61.66/kg	17.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€80.9M	4.0Mt	€20.31/kg	15.2%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€58.3M	3.2Mt	€18.00/kg	11.0%

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