Who is the main supplier of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other (NC8 71104900) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 57.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other (NC8 71104900) is €25.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €170.7M, exports: €195.6M).

How much does the EU import of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other?

The EU imported €170.7M of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other (NC8 71104900) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 6K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other?

The weighted average import price of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other (NC8 71104900) is €27.6K/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other (NC8 71104900) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 84.8% of EU imports.

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Extra-EU sourcing of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 57.7% of imports (€98.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (24.6%). With an HHI of 4068, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 64.7% (€126.5M), ahead of 🇨🇳 China (12.1%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 84.8% of Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, Other imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (6.4%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-16.5%) and exports declining (-5.5%) compared to the previous year.

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Import Partners (Top 10)

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan

Export Partners (Top 10)

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€126.5M	64.7%	8K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€23.6M	12.1%	257 kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.3M	8.3%	8K kg
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.9M	3.0%	2K kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.8M	2.5%	793 kg
6	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€2.7M	1.4%	147 kg
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.5M	0.8%	75 kg

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4.9M G

Exports

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14.7M G

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Import €/kg

€34.56/G

(€27.6K/kg)

Export €/kg

€13.33/G

(€7.8K/kg)

Market concentration (HHI)

4,155

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Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€98.4M	3Kt	€36.5K/kg	58.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€42.0M	2Kt	€18.8K/kg	24.9%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.7M	408	€45.8K/kg	11.1%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€5.3M	212	€25.0K/kg	3.1%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.9M	164	€23.6K/kg	2.3%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€539K	1	€538.5K/kg	0.3%

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Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€126.5M	8Kt	€15.8K/kg	69.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€23.6M	257	€91.9K/kg	13.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.3M	8Kt	€2.2K/kg	9.0%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5.9M	2Kt	€3.0K/kg	3.3%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.8M	793	€6.1K/kg	2.7%
6	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€2.7M	147	€18.5K/kg	1.5%
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.5M	75	€19.6K/kg	0.8%

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