EU External Trade - Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56|decitex but not less than 192,31|decitex (exceeding 43|metric number but not exceeding 52|metric number per single yarn)

Extra-EU sourcing of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56|decitex but not less than 192,31|decitex (exceeding 43|metric number but not exceeding 52|metric number per single yarn) is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 48.2% of imports (€59.1M), followed by 🇵🇰 Pakistan (18.9%). With an HHI of 3001, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56|decitex but not less than 192,31|decitex (exceeding 43|metric number but not exceeding 52|metric number per single yarn) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇳 Tunisia remains the largest client (18.7%, €7.2M), followed by 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇲🇬 Madagascar, 🇽🇸 XS.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 52.0% of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56|decitex but not less than 192,31|decitex (exceeding 43|metric number but not exceeding 52|metric number per single yarn) imports, well ahead of 🇵🇹 Portugal (17.1%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇫🇷 France.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -17.1% and -25.0% respectively.