EU External Trade - Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished

Extra-EU sourcing of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 82.3% of imports (€226.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (8.6%). With an HHI of 6885, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇲🇽 Mexico remains the largest client (18.4%, €78.7M), followed by 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 59.2% of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (16.6%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were declining (-6.1%) and exports falling sharply (-37.1%) compared to the previous year.