68061000 - Slag-wool, rock-wool and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls is well diversified across 6 suppliers. The top five (🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇹🇷 Türkiye) account for 73.5% of the total. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom leads with 30.1% (€359.3M). An HHI of 1430 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (17.5%, €291.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls are 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇷🇴 Romania. 🇸🇪 Sweden accounts for 17.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (3.0%) and exports rising (6.1%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls (NC8 68061000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 30.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls?

The extra-EU trade balance for Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls (NC8 68061000) is €471.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.2B, exports: €1.7B).

How much does the EU import of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls?

The EU imported €1.2B of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls (NC8 68061000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 863.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls?

The weighted average import price of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls (NC8 68061000) is €1.38/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls?

The leading EU member state importer of Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading|6811|or 6812|or of Chapter|69, Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls (NC8 68061000) is 🇸🇪 Sweden, accounting for 17.8% of EU imports.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€359.3M	30.1%	124.1M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€192.2M	16.1%	195.6M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€132.6M	11.1%	147.5M kg
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€113.0M	9.5%	168.1M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€78.5M	6.6%	9.7M kg
6	🇽🇸 XS	€24.9M	2.1%	31.5M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€291.6M	17.5%	120.7M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€285.1M	17.1%	190.7M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€162.5M	9.8%	94.2M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€88.0M	5.3%	22.1M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€77.3M	4.6%	81.6M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€359.3M	124.1Mt	€2.89/kg	39.9%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€192.2M	195.6Mt	€0.9830/kg	21.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€132.6M	147.5Mt	€0.8992/kg	14.7%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€113.0M	168.1Mt	€0.6724/kg	12.6%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€78.5M	9.7Mt	€8.07/kg	8.7%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€24.9M	31.5Mt	€0.7903/kg	2.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€291.6M	120.7Mt	€2.42/kg	32.2%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€285.1M	190.7Mt	€1.49/kg	31.5%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€162.5M	94.2Mt	€1.72/kg	18.0%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€88.0M	22.1Mt	€3.97/kg	9.7%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€77.3M	81.6Mt	€0.9470/kg	8.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€359.3M	124.1Mt	€2.89/kg	39.9%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€192.2M	195.6Mt	€0.9830/kg	21.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€132.6M	147.5Mt	€0.8992/kg	14.7%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€113.0M	168.1Mt	€0.6724/kg	12.6%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€78.5M	9.7Mt	€8.07/kg	8.7%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€24.9M	31.5Mt	€0.7903/kg	2.8%

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