EU External Trade - Of a diameter of less than 25|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel

Extra-EU sourcing of Of a diameter of less than 25|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 51.7% of imports (€379.0M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (20.3%). With an HHI of 3207, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Of a diameter of less than 25|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (24.5%, €201.5M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Of a diameter of less than 25|mm, containing by weight, 2,5|% or more of nickel are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 27.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (4.0%) while exports were falling sharply (-16.1%), signalling a structural market shift.