72103000 - Flat-rolled products of - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc is highly concentrated. 🇰🇷 South Korea captures 75.0% of imports (€335.4M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (8.0%). With an HHI of 5735, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (22.8%, €93.5M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc are 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇸🇮 Slovenia accounts for 38.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.9%) and exports falling sharply (-30.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72103000) is 🇰🇷 South Korea, accounting for 75.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72103000) is €-36.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €447.4M, exports: €410.6M).

How much does the EU import of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

The EU imported €447.4M of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72103000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 408.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

The weighted average import price of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72103000) is €1.10/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

The leading EU member state importer of Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72103000) is 🇸🇮 Slovenia, accounting for 38.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.9%) and exports falling sharply (-30.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€335.4M	75.0%	319.2M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€35.9M	8.0%	30.8M kg
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€24.2M	5.4%	21.5M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€14.7M	3.3%	10.5M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€12.9M	2.9%	9.4M kg
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€727K	0.2%	1.1M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€93.5M	22.8%	94.4M kg
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€85.3M	20.8%	67.5M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€52.4M	12.8%	49.4M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€28.9M	7.0%	21.3M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€20.8M	5.1%	27.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€335.4M	319.2Mt	€1.05/kg	79.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€35.9M	30.8Mt	€1.16/kg	8.5%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€24.2M	21.5Mt	€1.12/kg	5.7%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€14.7M	10.5Mt	€1.41/kg	3.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€12.9M	9.4Mt	€1.38/kg	3.0%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€727K	1.1Mt	€0.6660/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€93.5M	94.4Mt	€0.9912/kg	33.3%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€85.3M	67.5Mt	€1.26/kg	30.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€52.4M	49.4Mt	€1.06/kg	18.6%
4	🇨🇳 China	€28.9M	21.3Mt	€1.36/kg	10.3%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€20.8M	27.4Mt	€0.7583/kg	7.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€335.4M	319.2Mt	€1.05/kg	79.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€35.9M	30.8Mt	€1.16/kg	8.5%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€24.2M	21.5Mt	€1.12/kg	5.7%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€14.7M	10.5Mt	€1.41/kg	3.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€12.9M	9.4Mt	€1.38/kg	3.0%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€727K	1.1Mt	€0.6660/kg	0.2%

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EU External Trade - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600|mm or more, clad, plated or coated, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

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