EU External Trade - Other, 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

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, 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 is highly concentrated. 🇨🇦 Canada captures 70.8% of imports (€17.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (26.8%). With an HHI of 5724, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, 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 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇷 Türkiye remains the largest client (13.7%, €95.4M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇽🇸 XS.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 59.9% of Other, 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 imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (21.6%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-38.3%) and exports declining (-10.5%) compared to the previous year.