EU External Trade - Needleloom felt, Of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303

Extra-EU sourcing of Needleloom felt, Of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 42.9% of imports (€3.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (42.6%). With an HHI of 3734, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Needleloom felt, Of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 are 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway. 🇰🇷 South Korea absorbs 36.0% of European exports (€3.3M).

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 46.6% of Needleloom felt, Of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (44.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇦🇹 Austria.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.8%) and exports falling sharply (-25.8%) compared to the previous year.