70181090 - Glass beads, imitation - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 63.5% of imports (€27.6M), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (12.5%). With an HHI of 4275, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (18.4%, €2.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇪🇬 Egypt.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other are 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 24.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-20.8%) and exports declining (-3.3%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other (NC8 70181090) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 63.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other (NC8 70181090) is €-31.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €43.5M, exports: €12.6M).

How much does the EU import of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other?

The EU imported €43.5M of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other (NC8 70181090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other?

The weighted average import price of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other (NC8 70181090) is €12.13/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, Other (NC8 70181090) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 24.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-20.8%) and exports declining (-3.3%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	18.4%	127K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	16.3%	13K kg
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€1.2M	9.8%	7K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€981K	7.8%	16K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€737K	5.9%	20K kg
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€403K	3.2%	4K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€27.6M	2.9Mt	€9.46/kg	69.2%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.4M	9Kt	€599.61/kg	13.6%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.3M	139Kt	€23.89/kg	8.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.3M	132Kt	€17.25/kg	5.7%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1M	99Kt	€11.08/kg	2.7%
6	🇳🇵 NP	€186K	1Kt	€124.76/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	127Kt	€18.27/kg	30.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	13Kt	€161.46/kg	26.5%
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€1.2M	7Kt	€168.58/kg	16.0%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€981K	16Kt	€61.86/kg	12.7%
5	🇨🇳 China	€737K	20Kt	€35.99/kg	9.5%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€403K	4Kt	€90.63/kg	5.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€27.6M	2.9Mt	€9.46/kg	69.2%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.4M	9Kt	€599.61/kg	13.6%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.3M	139Kt	€23.89/kg	8.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€2.3M	132Kt	€17.25/kg	5.7%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1M	99Kt	€11.08/kg	2.7%
6	🇳🇵 NP	€186K	1Kt	€124.76/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	127Kt	€18.27/kg	30.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	13Kt	€161.46/kg	26.5%
3	🇪🇬 Egypt	€1.2M	7Kt	€168.58/kg	16.0%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€981K	16Kt	€61.86/kg	12.7%
5	🇨🇳 China	€737K	20Kt	€35.99/kg	9.5%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€403K	4Kt	€90.63/kg	5.2%

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