55111000 - Yarn (other than sewing - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 62.2% of imports (€178.3M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (24.9%). With an HHI of 4563, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres are 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway. 🇨🇦 Canada absorbs 33.0% of European exports (€7.8M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 25.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.3%) and exports declining (-13.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres (NC8 55111000) is 🇹🇷 Türkiye, accounting for 62.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres?

The extra-EU trade balance for Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres (NC8 55111000) is €-263.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €286.7M, exports: €23.7M).

How much does the EU import of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres?

The EU imported €286.7M of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres (NC8 55111000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 42.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres?

The weighted average import price of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres (NC8 55111000) is €6.68/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres?

The leading EU member state importer of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale, Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85|% or more by weight of such fibres (NC8 55111000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 25.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.3%) and exports declining (-13.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€178.3M	62.2%	25.5M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€71.4M	24.9%	12.2M kg
3	🇽🇸 XS	€22.3M	7.8%	3.3M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€11.2M	3.9%	1.5M kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€898K	0.3%	70K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.8M	33.0%	1.8M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.7M	32.4%	889K kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.2M	9.4%	188K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.2M	9.3%	84K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€459K	1.9%	20K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€178.3M	25.5Mt	€7.00/kg	62.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€71.4M	12.2Mt	€5.83/kg	25.1%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€22.3M	3.3Mt	€6.66/kg	7.8%
4	🇮🇳 India	€11.2M	1.5Mt	€7.36/kg	4.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€898K	70Kt	€12.90/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.8M	1.8Mt	€4.28/kg	38.4%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.7M	889Kt	€8.64/kg	37.6%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.2M	188Kt	€11.84/kg	10.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.2M	84Kt	€26.14/kg	10.8%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€459K	20Kt	€23.19/kg	2.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€178.3M	25.5Mt	€7.00/kg	62.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€71.4M	12.2Mt	€5.83/kg	25.1%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€22.3M	3.3Mt	€6.66/kg	7.8%
4	🇮🇳 India	€11.2M	1.5Mt	€7.36/kg	4.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€898K	70Kt	€12.90/kg	0.3%

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