EU External Trade - Containing, by weight, more than 50|% of alumina (Al@2O@3), of silica (SiO@2) or of a mixture or compound of these products, Containing, by weight, 93|% or more of silica (SiO@2)

Extra-EU sourcing of Containing, by weight, more than 50|% of alumina (Al@2O@3), of silica (SiO@2) or of a mixture or compound of these products, Containing, by weight, 93|% or more of silica (SiO@2) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 46.3% of imports (€28.3M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (16.9%). With an HHI of 2870, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Containing, by weight, more than 50|% of alumina (Al@2O@3), of silica (SiO@2) or of a mixture or compound of these products, Containing, by weight, 93|% or more of silica (SiO@2) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (20.7%, €30.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Containing, by weight, more than 50|% of alumina (Al@2O@3), of silica (SiO@2) or of a mixture or compound of these products, Containing, by weight, 93|% or more of silica (SiO@2) are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 25.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-43.7%) while exports were rising (8.1%), signalling a structural market shift.