72210090 - Bars and rods, hot-rolled - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 46.3% of imports (€53.6M), followed by 🇹🇼 Taiwan (26.6%). With an HHI of 3108, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 38.0% (€79.3M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (31.2%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 58.3% of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (22.0%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇮 Finland.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.4%) and exports falling sharply (-17.2%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% 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 less than 2,5|% of nickel (NC8 72210090) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 46.3% 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 less than 2,5|% of nickel?

The extra-EU trade balance for Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel (NC8 72210090) is €93.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €115.7M, exports: €208.8M).

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

The EU imported €115.7M of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel (NC8 72210090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 44.7M 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 less than 2,5|% of nickel?

The weighted average import price of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel (NC8 72210090) is €2.59/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 less than 2,5|% of nickel?

The leading EU member state importer of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Containing by weight less than 2,5|% of nickel (NC8 72210090) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 58.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.4%) and exports falling sharply (-17.2%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇮🇳 India	€53.6M	46.3%	24.2M kg
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€30.8M	26.6%	11.7M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€16.3M	14.1%	1.8M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.5M	5.6%	3.1M kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.5M	4.8%	3.3M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€79.3M	38.0%	26.2M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€65.2M	31.2%	15.6M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€43.0M	20.6%	13.5M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€5.5M	2.6%	709K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€3.0M	1.4%	288K kg
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.7M	1.3%	595K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€53.6M	24.2Mt	€2.21/kg	47.6%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€30.8M	11.7Mt	€2.63/kg	27.3%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€16.3M	1.8Mt	€9.26/kg	14.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.5M	3.1Mt	€2.09/kg	5.8%
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.5M	3.3Mt	€1.70/kg	4.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€79.3M	26.2Mt	€3.03/kg	39.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€65.2M	15.6Mt	€4.17/kg	32.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€43.0M	13.5Mt	€3.20/kg	21.7%
4	🇮🇳 India	€5.5M	709Kt	€7.70/kg	2.7%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€3.0M	288Kt	€10.40/kg	1.5%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.7M	595Kt	€4.60/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€53.6M	24.2Mt	€2.21/kg	47.6%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€30.8M	11.7Mt	€2.63/kg	27.3%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€16.3M	1.8Mt	€9.26/kg	14.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.5M	3.1Mt	€2.09/kg	5.8%
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.5M	3.3Mt	€1.70/kg	4.9%

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