EU External Trade - Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, Other

Extra-EU sourcing of Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 73.9% of imports (€3.1B), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (9.0%). With an HHI of 5564, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (17.2%, €623.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, Other are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 19.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.2%) and exports declining (-3.9%) compared to the previous year.