6501 - HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 60.2% of imports (€13.0M), followed by 🇪🇨 Ecuador (16.2%). With an HHI of 3999, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 81.7% (€150.4M), ahead of 🇪🇨 Ecuador (4.7%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇲🇽 Mexico.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 55.5% of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt imports, well ahead of 🇵🇱 Poland (7.8%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇮🇪 Ireland.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.2%) and exports stable (-2.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt (NC8 6501) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 60.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt?

The extra-EU trade balance for HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt (NC8 6501) is €162.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €21.5M, exports: €184.1M).

How much does the EU import of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt?

The EU imported €21.5M of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt (NC8 6501) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 655K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt?

The weighted average import price of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt (NC8 6501) is €32.89/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt?

The leading EU member state importer of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt (NC8 6501) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 55.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.2%) and exports stable (-2.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€13.0M	60.2%	427K kg
2	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€3.5M	16.2%	95K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	7.5%	79K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	6.9%	13K kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€633K	2.9%	12K kg
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€124K	0.6%	780 kg
7	🇶🇼 QW	€2K	0.0%	206 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€150.4M	81.7%	601K kg
2	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€8.7M	4.7%	34K kg
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€6.1M	3.3%	68K kg
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€3.9M	2.1%	18K kg
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€3.6M	2.0%	21K kg
6	🇦🇱 Albania	€422K	0.2%	5K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€13.0M	427Kt	€30.38/kg	63.8%
2	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€3.5M	95Kt	€36.85/kg	17.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	79Kt	€20.46/kg	8.0%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	13Kt	€114.08/kg	7.3%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€633K	12Kt	€52.42/kg	3.1%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€124K	780	€158.62/kg	0.6%
7	🇶🇼 QW	€2K	206	€8.25/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€150.4M	601Kt	€250.12/kg	86.8%
2	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€8.7M	34Kt	€255.98/kg	5.0%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€6.1M	68Kt	€90.08/kg	3.5%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€3.9M	18Kt	€224.47/kg	2.3%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€3.6M	21Kt	€168.29/kg	2.1%
6	🇦🇱 Albania	€422K	5Kt	€90.69/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€13.0M	427Kt	€30.38/kg	63.8%
2	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€3.5M	95Kt	€36.85/kg	17.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	79Kt	€20.46/kg	8.0%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	13Kt	€114.08/kg	7.3%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€633K	12Kt	€52.42/kg	3.1%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€124K	780	€158.62/kg	0.6%
7	🇶🇼 QW	€2K	206	€8.25/kg	0.0%

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