72143000 - Other bars and rods of iron - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 96.7% of imports (€165.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (1.6%). With an HHI of 9359, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 55.6% (€122.2M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (12.9%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 55.6% of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (40.4%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.9%) and exports falling sharply (-29.8%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel (NC8 72143000) is 🇨🇭 Switzerland, accounting for 96.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel (NC8 72143000) is €48.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €171.0M, exports: €219.9M).

How much does the EU import of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel?

The EU imported €171.0M of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel (NC8 72143000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 186.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel?

The weighted average import price of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel (NC8 72143000) is €0.9179/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel?

The leading EU member state importer of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel (NC8 72143000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 55.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.9%) and exports falling sharply (-29.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€165.4M	96.7%	181.4M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.7M	1.6%	2.1M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€2.3M	1.3%	2.2M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€147K	0.1%	165K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€94K	0.1%	53K kg
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€55K	0.0%	70K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€122.2M	55.6%	96.4M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.3M	12.9%	28.0M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€20.4M	9.3%	20.5M kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€13.6M	6.2%	11.7M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.5M	4.8%	9.8M kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€2.7M	1.2%	2.8M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€165.4M	181.4Mt	€0.9116/kg	96.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.7M	2.1Mt	€1.28/kg	1.6%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€2.3M	2.2Mt	€1.05/kg	1.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€147K	165Kt	€0.8934/kg	0.1%
5	🇨🇳 China	€94K	53Kt	€1.77/kg	0.1%
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€55K	70Kt	€0.7757/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€122.2M	96.4Mt	€1.27/kg	61.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.3M	28.0Mt	€1.01/kg	14.3%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€20.4M	20.5Mt	€0.9984/kg	10.3%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€13.6M	11.7Mt	€1.16/kg	6.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.5M	9.8Mt	€1.07/kg	5.3%
6	🇨🇳 China	€2.7M	2.8Mt	€0.9866/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€165.4M	181.4Mt	€0.9116/kg	96.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.7M	2.1Mt	€1.28/kg	1.6%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€2.3M	2.2Mt	€1.05/kg	1.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€147K	165Kt	€0.8934/kg	0.1%
5	🇨🇳 China	€94K	53Kt	€1.77/kg	0.1%
6	🇪🇬 Egypt	€55K	70Kt	€0.7757/kg	0.0%

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EU External Trade - Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Other, of free-cutting steel

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