EU External Trade - Of which not less than 80|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of coniferous fibres obtained by the chemical sulphate or soda process, Weighing 150|g/m$2|or more but less than 175|g/m$2

Extra-EU sourcing of Of which not less than 80|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of coniferous fibres obtained by the chemical sulphate or soda process, Weighing 150|g/m$2|or more but less than 175|g/m$2 is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 84.8% of imports (€261.5M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil (8.6%). With an HHI of 7289, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of which not less than 80|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of coniferous fibres obtained by the chemical sulphate or soda process, Weighing 150|g/m$2|or more but less than 175|g/m$2 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (30.0%, €161.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇹 Guatemala.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 57.7% of Of which not less than 80|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of coniferous fibres obtained by the chemical sulphate or soda process, Weighing 150|g/m$2|or more but less than 175|g/m$2 imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (32.0%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇪 Ireland.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 19.3% and 21.6% respectively.