55103000 - 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 cotton is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 53.0% of imports (€21.6M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (18.1%). With an HHI of 3509, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇲🇦 Morocco remains the largest client (29.5%, €1.1M), followed by 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇹🇳 Tunisia.

Within the EU, 🇵🇹 Portugal concentrates 42.4% of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (16.0%). The top importing member states are 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 18.2% and 17.7% respectively.

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 cotton 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 cotton (NC8 55103000) is 🇹🇷 Türkiye, accounting for 53.0% 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 cotton?

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 cotton (NC8 55103000) is €-37.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €40.8M, exports: €3.9M).

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 cotton?

The EU imported €40.8M of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton (NC8 55103000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 9.1M 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 cotton?

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 cotton (NC8 55103000) is €4.49/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 cotton?

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 cotton (NC8 55103000) is 🇵🇹 Portugal, accounting for 42.4% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 18.2% and 17.7% respectively.

1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€21.6M	53.0%	4.4M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€7.4M	18.1%	2.0M kg
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€6.8M	16.8%	1.6M kg
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€3.8M	9.2%	953K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€782K	1.9%	67K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€1.1M	29.5%	179K kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€463K	11.9%	53K kg
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€458K	11.8%	53K kg
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€288K	7.4%	9K kg
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€190K	4.9%	10K kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€180K	4.6%	12K kg
7	🇽🇸 XS	€118K	3.0%	11K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€21.6M	4.4Mt	€4.87/kg	53.5%
2	🇮🇳 India	€7.4M	2.0Mt	€3.69/kg	18.3%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€6.8M	1.6Mt	€4.37/kg	16.9%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€3.8M	953Kt	€3.96/kg	9.3%
5	🇨🇳 China	€782K	67Kt	€11.68/kg	1.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇦 Morocco	€1.1M	179Kt	€6.42/kg	40.3%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€463K	53Kt	€8.70/kg	16.3%
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€458K	53Kt	€8.70/kg	16.1%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€288K	9Kt	€32.27/kg	10.1%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€190K	10Kt	€19.27/kg	6.7%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€180K	12Kt	€14.82/kg	6.3%
7	🇽🇸 XS	€118K	11Kt	€10.73/kg	4.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€21.6M	4.4Mt	€4.87/kg	53.5%
2	🇮🇳 India	€7.4M	2.0Mt	€3.69/kg	18.3%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€6.8M	1.6Mt	€4.37/kg	16.9%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€3.8M	953Kt	€3.96/kg	9.3%
5	🇨🇳 China	€782K	67Kt	€11.68/kg	1.9%

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