EU External Trade - Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31|decitex but not less than 125|decitex (exceeding 52|metric number but not exceeding 80|metric number per single yarn)

Extra-EU sourcing of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31|decitex but not less than 125|decitex (exceeding 52|metric number but not exceeding 80|metric number per single yarn) is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 55.4% of imports (€98K), followed by 🇨🇳 China (43.7%). With an HHI of 4977, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31|decitex but not less than 125|decitex (exceeding 52|metric number but not exceeding 80|metric number per single yarn) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇹🇷 Türkiye accounts for 48.9% (€186K), ahead of 🇲🇦 Morocco (39.3%). The top three destinations are 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 97.3% of Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres, Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31|decitex but not less than 125|decitex (exceeding 52|metric number but not exceeding 80|metric number per single yarn) imports, well ahead of 🇵🇹 Portugal (1.8%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (481.8%) while exports were falling sharply (-76.1%), signalling a structural market shift.