55102000 - Yarn (other than sewing - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 51.6% of imports (€11.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (21.7%). With an HHI of 3387, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair are concentrated on a few markets. 🇽🇸 XS accounts for 57.0% (€23.6M), ahead of 🇹🇷 Türkiye (16.6%). The top three destinations are 🇽🇸 XS, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇷🇺 Russia.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 77.7% of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (6.9%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇸🇰 Slovakia.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-8.1%) while exports were surging (18.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (NC8 55102000) is 🇹🇷 Türkiye, accounting for 51.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair?

The extra-EU trade balance for Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (NC8 55102000) is €20.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €21.5M, exports: €41.4M).

How much does the EU import of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair?

The EU imported €21.5M of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (NC8 55102000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair?

The weighted average import price of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (NC8 55102000) is €13.38/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair?

The leading EU member state importer of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (NC8 55102000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 77.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-8.1%) while exports were surging (18.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€11.1M	51.6%	572K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€4.7M	21.7%	509K kg
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.8M	12.8%	300K kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.9M	9.1%	171K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€616K	2.9%	30K kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5K	0.0%	418 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇽🇸 XS	€23.6M	57.0%	1.3M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€6.9M	16.6%	353K kg
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€1.9M	4.6%	102K kg
4	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€1.8M	4.2%	81K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4M	3.4%	76K kg
6	🇱🇰 Sri Lanka	€531K	1.3%	32K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11.1M	572Kt	€19.37/kg	52.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€4.7M	509Kt	€9.14/kg	22.1%
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.8M	300Kt	€9.19/kg	13.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.9M	171Kt	€11.38/kg	9.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€616K	30Kt	€20.25/kg	2.9%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5K	418	€11.93/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇸 XS	€23.6M	1.3Mt	€18.58/kg	65.5%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€6.9M	353Kt	€19.45/kg	19.0%
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€1.9M	102Kt	€18.57/kg	5.2%
4	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€1.8M	81Kt	€21.80/kg	4.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4M	76Kt	€18.45/kg	3.9%
6	🇱🇰 LK	€531K	32Kt	€16.57/kg	1.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11.1M	572Kt	€19.37/kg	52.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€4.7M	509Kt	€9.14/kg	22.1%
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.8M	300Kt	€9.19/kg	13.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.9M	171Kt	€11.38/kg	9.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€616K	30Kt	€20.25/kg	2.9%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5K	418	€11.93/kg	0.0%

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