58089000 - Braids in the piece - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 60.1% of imports (€66.5M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (10.2%). With an HHI of 3806, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (12.8%, €9.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇹🇳 Tunisia.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other are 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 27.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-8.0%) and exports declining (-3.3%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other (NC8 58089000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 60.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other (NC8 58089000) is €-35.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €110.7M, exports: €75.4M).

How much does the EU import of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other?

The EU imported €110.7M of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other (NC8 58089000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 10.7M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other?

The weighted average import price of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other (NC8 58089000) is €10.31/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles, Other (NC8 58089000) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 27.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-8.0%) and exports declining (-3.3%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€66.5M	60.1%	5.8M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€11.2M	10.2%	4.0M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.9M	6.3%	145K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.1M	5.5%	93K kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.7M	5.2%	197K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€9.7M	12.8%	165K kg
2	🇲🇦 Morocco	€8.9M	11.9%	378K kg
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€7.6M	10.1%	341K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.8M	9.1%	132K kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.4M	7.1%	111K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€66.5M	5.8Mt	€11.55/kg	68.9%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11.2M	4.0Mt	€2.80/kg	11.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.9M	145Kt	€47.87/kg	7.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.1M	93Kt	€65.43/kg	6.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.7M	197Kt	€28.93/kg	5.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€9.7M	165Kt	€58.85/kg	25.2%
2	🇲🇦 Morocco	€8.9M	378Kt	€23.65/kg	23.3%
3	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€7.6M	341Kt	€22.29/kg	19.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.8M	132Kt	€51.95/kg	17.8%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.4M	111Kt	€48.43/kg	14.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€66.5M	5.8Mt	€11.55/kg	68.9%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11.2M	4.0Mt	€2.80/kg	11.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.9M	145Kt	€47.87/kg	7.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.1M	93Kt	€65.43/kg	6.3%
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.7M	197Kt	€28.93/kg	5.9%

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