68062010 - Exfoliated vermiculite - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 66.1% of imports (€85.2M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (13.7%). With an HHI of 4650, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (24.9%, €50.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 72.1% of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays imports, well ahead of 🇨🇿 Czechia (13.7%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.8%) and exports falling sharply (-16.1%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays (NC8 68062010) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 66.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays?

The extra-EU trade balance for Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays (NC8 68062010) is €74.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €128.8M, exports: €202.9M).

How much does the EU import of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays?

The EU imported €128.8M of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays (NC8 68062010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 107.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays?

The weighted average import price of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays (NC8 68062010) is €1.20/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays?

The leading EU member state importer of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Expanded clays (NC8 68062010) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 72.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.8%) and exports falling sharply (-16.1%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€85.2M	66.1%	37.9M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€17.6M	13.7%	393K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€9.7M	7.5%	5.1M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€6.3M	4.9%	1.7M kg
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€3.9M	3.0%	51.7M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€658K	0.5%	991K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.4M	24.9%	335.2M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€21.8M	10.7%	80.7M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€16.8M	8.3%	60.7M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€15.0M	7.4%	9.2M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€8.9M	4.4%	2.7M kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€3.7M	1.8%	1.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€85.2M	37.9Mt	€2.25/kg	69.1%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€17.6M	393Kt	€44.78/kg	14.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€9.7M	5.1Mt	€1.91/kg	7.8%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€6.3M	1.7Mt	€3.83/kg	5.1%
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€3.9M	51.7Mt	€0.0753/kg	3.2%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€658K	991Kt	€0.6635/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.4M	335.2Mt	€0.1505/kg	43.2%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€21.8M	80.7Mt	€0.2702/kg	18.7%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€16.8M	60.7Mt	€0.2766/kg	14.4%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€15.0M	9.2Mt	€1.63/kg	12.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€8.9M	2.7Mt	€3.37/kg	7.7%
6	🇨🇳 China	€3.7M	1.2Mt	€3.02/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€85.2M	37.9Mt	€2.25/kg	69.1%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€17.6M	393Kt	€44.78/kg	14.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€9.7M	5.1Mt	€1.91/kg	7.8%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€6.3M	1.7Mt	€3.83/kg	5.1%
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€3.9M	51.7Mt	€0.0753/kg	3.2%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€658K	991Kt	€0.6635/kg	0.5%

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