EU External Trade - Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), Of natural or cultured pearls

Extra-EU sourcing of Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), Of natural or cultured pearls is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 65.8% of imports (€34.1M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (8.1%). With an HHI of 4484, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), Of natural or cultured pearls to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (25.8%, €7.6M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), Of natural or cultured pearls are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 29.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (6.5%) while exports were declining (-11.6%), signalling a structural market shift.