70049010 - Other glass, Optical glass - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other glass, Optical glass is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 44.3% of imports (€2.7M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (24.6%). With an HHI of 2861, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other glass, Optical glass are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 68.6% (€1.3M), ahead of 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (15.6%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇩🇿 Algeria.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 55.0% of Other glass, Optical glass imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (9.0%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇵🇱 Poland.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.9%) and exports falling sharply (-56.3%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇰🇷 South Korea

Who is the main supplier of Other glass, Optical glass to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other glass, Optical glass (NC8 70049010) is 🇰🇷 South Korea, accounting for 44.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other glass, Optical glass?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other glass, Optical glass (NC8 70049010) is €-4.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €6.0M, exports: €1.8M).

How much does the EU import of Other glass, Optical glass?

The EU imported €6.0M of Other glass, Optical glass (NC8 70049010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 438K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other glass, Optical glass?

The weighted average import price of Other glass, Optical glass (NC8 70049010) is €13.70/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other glass, Optical glass?

The leading EU member state importer of Other glass, Optical glass (NC8 70049010) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 55.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.9%) and exports falling sharply (-56.3%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€1.3M	68.6%	4K kg
2	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€289K	15.6%	399 kg
3	🇩🇿 Algeria	€93K	5.0%	25 kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€38K	2.0%	12K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€25K	1.4%	306 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.7M	17Kt	€157.28/kg	46.7%
2	🇮🇳 India	€1.5M	130Kt	€11.40/kg	25.9%
3	🇨🇳 China	€944K	266Kt	€3.54/kg	16.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€365K	9Kt	€41.85/kg	6.4%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€195K	290	€674.04/kg	3.4%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€55K	1Kt	€37.07/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€1.3M	4Kt	€335.10/kg	74.0%
2	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€289K	399	€724.21/kg	16.9%
3	🇩🇿 Algeria	€93K	25	€3.7K/kg	5.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€38K	12Kt	€3.07/kg	2.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€25K	306	€82.36/kg	1.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.7M	17Kt	€157.28/kg	46.7%
2	🇮🇳 India	€1.5M	130Kt	€11.40/kg	25.9%
3	🇨🇳 China	€944K	266Kt	€3.54/kg	16.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€365K	9Kt	€41.85/kg	6.4%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€195K	290	€674.04/kg	3.4%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€55K	1Kt	€37.07/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€1.3M	4Kt	€335.10/kg	74.0%
2	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€289K	399	€724.21/kg	16.9%
3	🇩🇿 Algeria	€93K	25	€3.7K/kg	5.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€38K	12Kt	€3.07/kg	2.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€25K	306	€82.36/kg	1.5%

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