56013000 - Wadding of textile - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps are 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China. 🇯🇵 Japan leads with 28.4% of total imports (€73.2M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1798, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (26.0%, €71.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇹🇭 Thailand.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 25.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (17.4%) and exports stable (-2.1%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps (NC8 56013000) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 28.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps?

The extra-EU trade balance for Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps (NC8 56013000) is €19.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €257.5M, exports: €276.8M).

How much does the EU import of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps?

The EU imported €257.5M of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps (NC8 56013000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 42.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps?

The weighted average import price of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps (NC8 56013000) is €6.09/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps?

The leading EU member state importer of Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5|mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, Textile flock and dust and mill neps (NC8 56013000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 25.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (17.4%) and exports stable (-2.1%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇯🇵 Japan	€73.2M	28.4%	11.7M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€66.9M	26.0%	11.2M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€29.9M	11.6%	5.4M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€28.1M	10.9%	3.7M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€20.0M	7.8%	856K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€71.9M	26.0%	7.0M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€68.2M	24.6%	4.1M kg
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€27.1M	9.8%	1.6M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€23.2M	8.4%	1.8M kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€18.5M	6.7%	1.4M kg
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€6.8M	2.5%	639K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€73.2M	11.7Mt	€6.26/kg	33.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€66.9M	11.2Mt	€5.97/kg	30.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€29.9M	5.4Mt	€5.52/kg	13.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€28.1M	3.7Mt	€7.52/kg	12.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€20.0M	856Kt	€23.34/kg	9.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€71.9M	7.0Mt	€10.26/kg	33.3%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€68.2M	4.1Mt	€16.56/kg	31.6%
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€27.1M	1.6Mt	€16.65/kg	12.6%
4	🇨🇳 China	€23.2M	1.8Mt	€13.21/kg	10.8%
5	🇮🇳 India	€18.5M	1.4Mt	€12.87/kg	8.6%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€6.8M	639Kt	€10.69/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€73.2M	11.7Mt	€6.26/kg	33.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€66.9M	11.2Mt	€5.97/kg	30.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€29.9M	5.4Mt	€5.52/kg	13.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€28.1M	3.7Mt	€7.52/kg	12.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€20.0M	856Kt	€23.34/kg	9.2%

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