72210010 - Bars and rods, hot-rolled - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel are 🇮🇳 India, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇰🇷 South Korea. 🇮🇳 India leads with 35.4% of total imports (€276.8M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2040, indicating a Moderate market.

European exports of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 41.4% (€380.9M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (32.2%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 38.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (4.7%) while exports were falling sharply (-15.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel (NC8 72210010) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 35.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel?

The extra-EU trade balance for Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel (NC8 72210010) is €140.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €780.9M, exports: €921.2M).

How much does the EU import of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel?

The EU imported €780.9M of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel (NC8 72210010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 223.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel?

The weighted average import price of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel (NC8 72210010) is €3.50/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel?

The leading EU member state importer of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel (NC8 72210010) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 38.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (4.7%) while exports were falling sharply (-15.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇮🇳 India	€276.8M	35.4%	86.4M kg
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€154.7M	19.8%	47.0M kg
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€104.8M	13.4%	32.2M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€95.5M	12.2%	24.5M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€59.2M	7.6%	10.6M kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€16.2M	2.1%	6.7M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€380.9M	41.4%	79.4M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€297.0M	32.2%	49.1M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€81.1M	8.8%	15.8M kg
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€47.1M	5.1%	11.9M kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.4M	2.9%	3.6M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€276.8M	86.4Mt	€3.20/kg	39.1%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€154.7M	47.0Mt	€3.29/kg	21.9%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€104.8M	32.2Mt	€3.26/kg	14.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€95.5M	24.5Mt	€3.90/kg	13.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€59.2M	10.6Mt	€5.59/kg	8.4%
6	🇨🇳 China	€16.2M	6.7Mt	€2.41/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€380.9M	79.4Mt	€4.80/kg	45.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€297.0M	49.1Mt	€6.05/kg	35.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€81.1M	15.8Mt	€5.13/kg	9.7%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€47.1M	11.9Mt	€3.94/kg	5.7%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.4M	3.6Mt	€7.25/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€276.8M	86.4Mt	€3.20/kg	39.1%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€154.7M	47.0Mt	€3.29/kg	21.9%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€104.8M	32.2Mt	€3.26/kg	14.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€95.5M	24.5Mt	€3.90/kg	13.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€59.2M	10.6Mt	€5.59/kg	8.4%
6	🇨🇳 China	€16.2M	6.7Mt	€2.41/kg	2.3%

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