EU External Trade - Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width 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 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 39.0% of imports (€634.2M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (29.2%). With an HHI of 2550, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width 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 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇳 Tunisia remains the largest client (17.0%, €325.6M), followed by 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, 🇲🇦 Morocco.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 45.9% of Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width 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 imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (8.4%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria.

In 2025, imports were declining (-8.4%) and exports declining (-9.9%) compared to the previous year.