EU External Trade - Protective face masks, Filtering facepieces (FFP) according to EN149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles

Extra-EU sourcing of Protective face masks, Filtering facepieces (FFP) according to EN149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 49.1% of imports (€338.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (20.0%). With an HHI of 3149, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Protective face masks, Filtering facepieces (FFP) according to EN149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (21.2%, €31.1M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 48.6% of Protective face masks, Filtering facepieces (FFP) according to EN149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (16.1%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were rising (5.2%) and exports stable (1.3%) compared to the previous year.