EU External Trade - Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30|cm, containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading|6001, Containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn, but not containing rubber thread

Extra-EU sourcing of Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30|cm, containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading|6001, Containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn, but not containing rubber thread is highly concentrated. 🇹🇷 Türkiye captures 40.9% of imports (€14.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (36.0%). With an HHI of 3078, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30|cm, containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading|6001, Containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn, but not containing rubber thread to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇲🇾 Malaysia remains the largest client (19.2%, €18.4M), followed by 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30|cm, containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading|6001, Containing by weight 5|% or more of elastomeric yarn, but not containing rubber thread are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 21.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (4.9%) while exports were declining (-4.5%), signalling a structural market shift.