55049000 - Artificial staple fibres - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 56.7% of imports (€79.9M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (26.0%). With an HHI of 4021, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (17.7%, €1.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 51.8% of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other imports, well ahead of 🇸🇪 Sweden (22.7%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.9%) and exports falling sharply (-20.0%) compared to the previous year.

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

The main extra-EU supplier of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other (NC8 55049000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 56.7% 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, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other (NC8 55049000) is €-132.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €140.9M, exports: €8.8M).

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

The EU imported €140.9M of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other (NC8 55049000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 43.8M kg in volume.

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

The weighted average import price of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other (NC8 55049000) is €3.22/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, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, Other (NC8 55049000) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 51.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.9%) and exports falling sharply (-20.0%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€1.5M	17.7%	471K kg
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.4M	16.3%	133K kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€886K	10.1%	138K kg
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€676K	7.7%	381K kg
5	🇵🇪 Peru	€462K	5.3%	36K kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€285K	3.3%	109K kg
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€125K	1.4%	8K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€79.9M	23.5Mt	€3.40/kg	57.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€36.7M	10.7Mt	€3.44/kg	26.6%
3	🇨🇳 China	€14.9M	5.8Mt	€2.58/kg	10.8%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.2M	2.4Mt	€2.15/kg	3.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.5M	590Kt	€2.47/kg	1.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€1.5M	471Kt	€3.29/kg	28.6%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.4M	133Kt	€10.75/kg	26.4%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€886K	138Kt	€6.42/kg	16.4%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€676K	381Kt	€1.77/kg	12.5%
5	🇵🇪 Peru	€462K	36Kt	€12.91/kg	8.5%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€285K	109Kt	€2.61/kg	5.3%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€125K	8Kt	€14.73/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€79.9M	23.5Mt	€3.40/kg	57.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€36.7M	10.7Mt	€3.44/kg	26.6%
3	🇨🇳 China	€14.9M	5.8Mt	€2.58/kg	10.8%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.2M	2.4Mt	€2.15/kg	3.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.5M	590Kt	€2.47/kg	1.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€1.5M	471Kt	€3.29/kg	28.6%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.4M	133Kt	€10.75/kg	26.4%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€886K	138Kt	€6.42/kg	16.4%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€676K	381Kt	€1.77/kg	12.5%
5	🇵🇪 Peru	€462K	36Kt	€12.91/kg	8.5%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€285K	109Kt	€2.61/kg	5.3%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€125K	8Kt	€14.73/kg	2.3%

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