68062090 - Exfoliated vermiculite - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other are 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan leads with 31.8% of total imports (€41.1M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1761, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (16.8%, €18.9M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 17.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-3.5%) while exports were surging (24.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The main extra-EU supplier of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other (NC8 68062090) is 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, accounting for 31.8% 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), Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other (NC8 68062090) is €-16.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €129.4M, exports: €112.6M).

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

The EU imported €129.4M of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other (NC8 68062090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 146.6M 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), Other?

The weighted average import price of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other (NC8 68062090) is €0.8827/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), Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof), Other (NC8 68062090) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 17.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-3.5%) while exports were surging (24.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€41.1M	31.8%	44.3M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€25.5M	19.7%	21.9M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€19.8M	15.3%	7.3M kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€10.4M	8.0%	48.4M kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€9.6M	7.4%	5.5M kg
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.9M	3.0%	3.4M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.9M	16.8%	16.1M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€15.4M	13.7%	20.9M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€12.5M	11.1%	5.9M kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€12.3M	10.9%	17.3M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€8.5M	7.5%	4.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€41.1M	44.3Mt	€0.9280/kg	37.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€25.5M	21.9Mt	€1.16/kg	23.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€19.8M	7.3Mt	€2.72/kg	18.0%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€10.4M	48.4Mt	€0.2141/kg	9.4%
5	🇨🇳 China	€9.6M	5.5Mt	€1.75/kg	8.7%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.9M	3.4Mt	€1.15/kg	3.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.9M	16.1Mt	€1.18/kg	28.0%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€15.4M	20.9Mt	€0.7370/kg	22.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€12.5M	5.9Mt	€2.11/kg	18.5%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€12.3M	17.3Mt	€0.7093/kg	18.2%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€8.5M	4.4Mt	€1.93/kg	12.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€41.1M	44.3Mt	€0.9280/kg	37.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€25.5M	21.9Mt	€1.16/kg	23.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€19.8M	7.3Mt	€2.72/kg	18.0%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€10.4M	48.4Mt	€0.2141/kg	9.4%
5	🇨🇳 China	€9.6M	5.5Mt	€1.75/kg	8.7%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.9M	3.4Mt	€1.15/kg	3.5%

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