EU External Trade - Containing 85|% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn

Extra-EU sourcing of Containing 85|% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn is highly concentrated. 🇮🇩 Indonesia captures 49.5% of imports (€81.3M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (22.0%). With an HHI of 3250, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Containing 85|% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (27.8%, €7.4M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Containing 85|% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 25.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.7%) while exports were rising (5.3%), signalling a structural market shift.