EU External Trade - Of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres

Extra-EU sourcing of Of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 48.7% of imports (€873K), followed by 🇵🇰 Pakistan (24.0%). With an HHI of 3153, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇲🇦 Morocco remains the largest client (26.1%, €3.0M), followed by 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 25.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-44.7%) and exports declining (-7.3%) compared to the previous year.