EU External Trade - Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29|decitex but not less than 232,56|decitex (exceeding 14|metric number but not exceeding 43|metric number per single yarn)

Extra-EU sourcing of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29|decitex but not less than 232,56|decitex (exceeding 14|metric number but not exceeding 43|metric number per single yarn) is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 47.3% of imports (€101.0M), followed by 🇵🇰 Pakistan (36.9%). With an HHI of 3645, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29|decitex but not less than 232,56|decitex (exceeding 14|metric number but not exceeding 43|metric number per single yarn) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (18.4%, €3.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇷🇺 Russia.

Within the EU, 🇵🇹 Portugal concentrates 58.7% of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29|decitex but not less than 232,56|decitex (exceeding 14|metric number but not exceeding 43|metric number per single yarn) imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (11.8%). The top importing member states are 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-9.9%) while exports were rising (5.3%), signalling a structural market shift.