EU External Trade - Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials, Containing asbestos

Extra-EU sourcing of Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials, Containing asbestos is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 46.1% of imports (€630K), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (14.4%). With an HHI of 2515, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials, Containing asbestos to 8 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (18.3%, €304K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇳 India, 🇧🇷 Brazil.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials, Containing asbestos are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France, 🇸🇪 Sweden. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 38.9% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -67.2% and -55.4% respectively.