EU External Trade - Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, Of cellulose acetate

Extra-EU sourcing of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, Of cellulose acetate is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 49.6% of imports (€190K), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (31.1%). With an HHI of 3575, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, Of cellulose acetate are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇳 China accounts for 89.9% (€7.4M), ahead of 🇹🇷 Türkiye (8.3%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 50.1% of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, Of cellulose acetate imports, well ahead of 🇱🇹 Lithuania (31.1%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇷🇴 Romania.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (8517.5%) while exports were falling sharply (-74.2%), signalling a structural market shift.