EU External Trade - Other articles, Containing magnesite, magnesia in the form of periclase, dolomite including in the form of dolime, or chromite

Extra-EU sourcing of Other articles, Containing magnesite, magnesia in the form of periclase, dolomite including in the form of dolime, or chromite is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 86.8% of imports (€441.8M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway (6.9%). With an HHI of 7598, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other articles, Containing magnesite, magnesia in the form of periclase, dolomite including in the form of dolime, or chromite to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.6%, €69.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇺🇦 Ukraine.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other articles, Containing magnesite, magnesia in the form of periclase, dolomite including in the form of dolime, or chromite are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 21.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.9%) and exports declining (-3.8%) compared to the previous year.