EU External Trade - Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal

Extra-EU sourcing of Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal is highly concentrated. 🇹🇭 Thailand captures 45.9% of imports (€2.1B), followed by 🇨🇳 China (26.0%). With an HHI of 2891, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (27.5%, €1.2B), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 47.2% of Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (12.0%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.0%) and exports stable (-0.5%) compared to the previous year.