5602 - WADDING, FELT AND - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated are 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇨🇳 China leads with 38.8% of total imports (€250.2M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2470, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (17.1%, €120.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 19.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (7.0%) and exports rising (3.1%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (NC8 5602) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 38.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated?

The extra-EU trade balance for WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (NC8 5602) is €58.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €644.8M, exports: €703.2M).

How much does the EU import of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated?

The EU imported €644.8M of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (NC8 5602) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 239.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated?

The weighted average import price of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (NC8 5602) is €2.69/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated?

The leading EU member state importer of WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (NC8 5602) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 19.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (7.0%) and exports rising (3.1%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€250.2M	38.8%	113.8M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€166.8M	25.9%	88.9M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€105.9M	16.4%	17.5M kg
4	🇳🇵 Nepal	€17.6M	2.7%	1.2M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€16.6M	2.6%	2.3M kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€16.5M	2.6%	2.6M kg
7	🇺🇸 United States	€10.2M	1.6%	648K kg
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€5.7M	0.9%	1.2M kg
9	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.5M	0.5%	314K kg
10	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.9M	0.4%	412K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€120.3M	17.1%	21.2M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€99.1M	14.1%	10.0M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€74.6M	10.6%	14.6M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€46.7M	6.6%	7.4M kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€38.1M	5.4%	3.8M kg
6	🇲🇩 Moldova	€20.0M	2.8%	2.5M kg
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€6.9M	1.0%	578K kg
8	🇲🇽 Mexico	€5.3M	0.8%	1.5M kg
9	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.3M	0.5%	1.0M kg
10	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.0M	0.4%	1.0M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€250.2M	113.8Mt	€2.20/kg	42.0%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€166.8M	88.9Mt	€1.88/kg	28.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€105.9M	17.5Mt	€6.05/kg	17.8%
4	🇳🇵 NP	€17.6M	1.2Mt	€14.56/kg	2.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€16.6M	2.3Mt	€7.33/kg	2.8%
6	🇮🇳 India	€16.5M	2.6Mt	€6.28/kg	2.8%
7	🇺🇸 United States	€10.2M	648Kt	€15.68/kg	1.7%
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€5.7M	1.2Mt	€4.66/kg	1.0%
9	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.5M	314Kt	€11.02/kg	0.6%
10	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.9M	412Kt	€7.01/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€120.3M	21.2Mt	€5.67/kg	28.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€99.1M	10.0Mt	€9.88/kg	23.7%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€74.6M	14.6Mt	€5.11/kg	17.9%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€46.7M	7.4Mt	€6.28/kg	11.2%
5	🇨🇳 China	€38.1M	3.8Mt	€9.98/kg	9.1%
6	🇲🇩 Moldova	€20.0M	2.5Mt	€8.11/kg	4.8%
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€6.9M	578Kt	€11.91/kg	1.7%
8	🇲🇽 Mexico	€5.3M	1.5Mt	€3.49/kg	1.3%
9	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.3M	1.0Mt	€3.11/kg	0.8%
10	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.0M	1.0Mt	€2.97/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€250.2M	113.8Mt	€2.20/kg	42.0%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€166.8M	88.9Mt	€1.88/kg	28.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€105.9M	17.5Mt	€6.05/kg	17.8%
4	🇳🇵 NP	€17.6M	1.2Mt	€14.56/kg	2.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€16.6M	2.3Mt	€7.33/kg	2.8%
6	🇮🇳 India	€16.5M	2.6Mt	€6.28/kg	2.8%
7	🇺🇸 United States	€10.2M	648Kt	€15.68/kg	1.7%
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€5.7M	1.2Mt	€4.66/kg	1.0%
9	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.5M	314Kt	€11.02/kg	0.6%
10	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.9M	412Kt	€7.01/kg	0.5%

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