55041000 - Artificial staple fibres - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 43.1% of imports (€189.5M), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (29.6%). With an HHI of 3020, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 63.6% (€265.8M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (12.8%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇱 Israel.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 33.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (26.7%) while exports were declining (-3.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon (NC8 55041000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 43.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon?

The extra-EU trade balance for Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon (NC8 55041000) is €-21.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €440.0M, exports: €418.1M).

How much does the EU import of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon?

The EU imported €440.0M of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon (NC8 55041000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 223.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon?

The weighted average import price of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon (NC8 55041000) is €1.97/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon?

The leading EU member state importer of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Of viscose rayon (NC8 55041000) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 33.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (26.7%) while exports were declining (-3.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€189.5M	43.1%	96.5M kg
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€130.1M	29.6%	65.7M kg
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€60.5M	13.7%	32.7M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€43.7M	9.9%	22.8M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€7.3M	1.7%	2.2M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€265.8M	63.6%	80.2M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€53.6M	12.8%	20.9M kg
3	🇮🇱 Israel	€25.3M	6.0%	11.0M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€22.2M	5.3%	7.2M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€14.1M	3.4%	7.0M kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.7M	1.1%	1.3M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€189.5M	96.5Mt	€1.96/kg	44.0%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€130.1M	65.7Mt	€1.98/kg	30.2%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€60.5M	32.7Mt	€1.85/kg	14.0%
4	🇮🇳 India	€43.7M	22.8Mt	€1.92/kg	10.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€7.3M	2.2Mt	€3.30/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€265.8M	80.2Mt	€3.31/kg	68.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€53.6M	20.9Mt	€2.57/kg	13.9%
3	🇮🇱 Israel	€25.3M	11.0Mt	€2.29/kg	6.6%
4	🇨🇳 China	€22.2M	7.2Mt	€3.08/kg	5.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€14.1M	7.0Mt	€2.02/kg	3.7%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.7M	1.3Mt	€3.63/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€189.5M	96.5Mt	€1.96/kg	44.0%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€130.1M	65.7Mt	€1.98/kg	30.2%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€60.5M	32.7Mt	€1.85/kg	14.0%
4	🇮🇳 India	€43.7M	22.8Mt	€1.92/kg	10.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€7.3M	2.2Mt	€3.30/kg	1.7%

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