70181051 - Imitation precious or - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished is highly concentrated. 🇽🇸 XS captures 56.8% of imports (€33.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (25.1%). With an HHI of 3894, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished are 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates. 🇨🇳 China absorbs 27.3% of European exports (€42.0M).

Within the EU, 🇦🇹 Austria concentrates 69.5% of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (12.3%). The top importing member states are 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-18.1%) and exports stable (1.4%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished (NC8 70181051) is 🇽🇸 XS, accounting for 56.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished?

The extra-EU trade balance for Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished (NC8 70181051) is €94.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €59.0M, exports: €153.8M).

How much does the EU import of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished?

The EU imported €59.0M of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished (NC8 70181051) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 523K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished?

The weighted average import price of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished (NC8 70181051) is €112.85/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished?

The leading EU member state importer of Imitation precious or semi-precious stones, Cut and mechanically polished (NC8 70181051) is 🇦🇹 Austria, accounting for 69.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-18.1%) and exports stable (1.4%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€42.0M	27.3%	155K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€33.9M	22.1%	98K kg
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€24.1M	15.7%	29K kg
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€15.6M	10.2%	40K kg
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.3M	3.5%	4K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.8M	1.2%	2K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇸 XS	€33.5M	99Kt	€339.90/kg	61.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€14.8M	365Kt	€40.58/kg	27.3%
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€2.5M	9Kt	€275.16/kg	4.5%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€1.7M	5Kt	€364.41/kg	3.1%
5	🇮🇳 India	€1.6M	14Kt	€114.43/kg	2.9%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€268K	1Kt	€226.82/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€42.0M	155Kt	€271.12/kg	34.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€33.9M	98Kt	€344.52/kg	27.6%
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€24.1M	29Kt	€846.13/kg	19.7%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€15.6M	40Kt	€385.78/kg	12.7%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.3M	4Kt	€1.3K/kg	4.3%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.8M	2Kt	€880.33/kg	1.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇽🇸 XS	€33.5M	99Kt	€339.90/kg	61.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€14.8M	365Kt	€40.58/kg	27.3%
3	🇹🇭 Thailand	€2.5M	9Kt	€275.16/kg	4.5%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€1.7M	5Kt	€364.41/kg	3.1%
5	🇮🇳 India	€1.6M	14Kt	€114.43/kg	2.9%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€268K	1Kt	€226.82/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€42.0M	155Kt	€271.12/kg	34.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€33.9M	98Kt	€344.52/kg	27.6%
3	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€24.1M	29Kt	€846.13/kg	19.7%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€15.6M	40Kt	€385.78/kg	12.7%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.3M	4Kt	€1.3K/kg	4.3%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.8M	2Kt	€880.33/kg	1.5%

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