EU External Trade - Containing 85|% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, Of a weight not exceeding 300|g/m$2

Extra-EU sourcing of Containing 85|% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, Of a weight not exceeding 300|g/m$2 is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 72.0% of imports (€35.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (7.4%). With an HHI of 5301, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Containing 85|% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, Of a weight not exceeding 300|g/m$2 to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (16.9%, €26.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 42.2% of Containing 85|% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, Of a weight not exceeding 300|g/m$2 imports, well ahead of 🇵🇹 Portugal (10.5%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were surging (25.8%) and exports rising (8.5%) compared to the previous year.