56079020 - Other, Of abaca (Manila - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 53.5% of imports (€16.2M), followed by 🇵🇭 Philippines (12.5%). With an HHI of 3218, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (25.0%, €1.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇮🇸 Iceland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 30.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-11.8%) while exports were rising (5.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 (NC8 56079020) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 53.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 (NC8 56079020) is €-25.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €30.3M, exports: €5.2M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303?

The EU imported €30.3M of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 (NC8 56079020) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 10.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303?

The weighted average import price of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 (NC8 56079020) is €3.01/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee) or other hard (leaf) fibres; of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading|5303 (NC8 56079020) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 30.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-11.8%) while exports were rising (5.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€16.2M	53.5%	4.9M kg
2	🇵🇭 Philippines	€3.8M	12.5%	1.3M kg
3	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€3.2M	10.6%	1.7M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	8.8%	821K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.2M	3.9%	520K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	25.0%	333K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€545K	10.5%	51K kg
3	🇮🇸 Iceland	€461K	8.9%	166K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€459K	8.9%	55K kg
5	🇫🇴 Faroe Islands	€282K	5.4%	94K kg
6	🇺🇸 United States	€99K	1.9%	22K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€16.2M	4.9Mt	€3.28/kg	59.9%
2	🇵🇭 Philippines	€3.8M	1.3Mt	€3.02/kg	14.0%
3	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€3.2M	1.7Mt	€1.94/kg	11.9%
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	821Kt	€3.24/kg	9.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.2M	520Kt	€2.25/kg	4.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	333Kt	€3.88/kg	41.2%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€545K	51Kt	€10.63/kg	17.4%
3	🇮🇸 Iceland	€461K	166Kt	€2.78/kg	14.7%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€459K	55Kt	€8.29/kg	14.6%
5	🇫🇴 FO	€282K	94Kt	€3.00/kg	9.0%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€99K	22Kt	€4.49/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€16.2M	4.9Mt	€3.28/kg	59.9%
2	🇵🇭 Philippines	€3.8M	1.3Mt	€3.02/kg	14.0%
3	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€3.2M	1.7Mt	€1.94/kg	11.9%
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	821Kt	€3.24/kg	9.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.2M	520Kt	€2.25/kg	4.3%

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