42050019 - Of a kind used in machinery - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 59.1% of imports (€17.2M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (18.5%). With an HHI of 3923, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (20.4%, €4.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇺 Cuba.

Within the EU, 🇷🇴 Romania concentrates 45.0% of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other imports, well ahead of 🇸🇮 Slovenia (12.6%). The top importing member states are 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-8.0%) while exports were surging (23.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other (NC8 42050019) is 🇰🇷 South Korea, accounting for 59.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other (NC8 42050019) is €-6.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €29.2M, exports: €22.6M).

How much does the EU import of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other?

The EU imported €29.2M of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other (NC8 42050019) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 895K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other?

The weighted average import price of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other (NC8 42050019) is €32.57/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses, Other (NC8 42050019) is 🇷🇴 Romania, accounting for 45.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-8.0%) while exports were surging (23.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€17.2M	59.1%	371K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€5.4M	18.5%	383K kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€2.4M	8.3%	50K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€901K	3.1%	10K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€845K	2.9%	34K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€4.6M	20.4%	29K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	10.3%	20K kg
3	🇨🇺 Cuba	€2.0M	8.8%	57K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€889K	3.9%	9K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€775K	3.4%	5K kg
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€390K	1.7%	3K kg
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€338K	1.5%	5K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€17.2M	371Kt	€46.50/kg	64.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€5.4M	383Kt	€14.09/kg	20.1%
3	🇮🇳 India	€2.4M	50Kt	€48.36/kg	9.0%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€901K	10Kt	€88.98/kg	3.4%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€845K	34Kt	€25.19/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€4.6M	29Kt	€159.40/kg	40.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	20Kt	€115.32/kg	20.6%
3	🇨🇺 CU	€2.0M	57Kt	€34.88/kg	17.5%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€889K	9Kt	€103.48/kg	7.9%
5	🇨🇳 China	€775K	5Kt	€171.59/kg	6.8%
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€390K	3Kt	€118.96/kg	3.5%
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€338K	5Kt	€63.31/kg	3.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€17.2M	371Kt	€46.50/kg	64.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€5.4M	383Kt	€14.09/kg	20.1%
3	🇮🇳 India	€2.4M	50Kt	€48.36/kg	9.0%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€901K	10Kt	€88.98/kg	3.4%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€845K	34Kt	€25.19/kg	3.2%

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