EU External Trade - Of a thickness not exceeding 0,35|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel

Extra-EU sourcing of Of a thickness not exceeding 0,35|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 59.3% of imports (€584.2M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (14.0%). With an HHI of 3958, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of a thickness not exceeding 0,35|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (24.4%, €141.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 45.2% of Of a thickness not exceeding 0,35|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel imports, well ahead of 🇷🇴 Romania (16.1%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇬🇷 Greece.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (11.6%) while exports were declining (-12.7%), signalling a structural market shift.