EU External Trade - Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel, Containing by weight 28|% or more but not more than 31|% of nickel and 20|% or more but not more than 22|% of chromium

Extra-EU sourcing of Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel, Containing by weight 28|% or more but not more than 31|% of nickel and 20|% or more but not more than 22|% of chromium is highly concentrated. 🇨🇭 Switzerland captures 65.1% of imports (€35.8M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (18.7%). With an HHI of 4636, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel, Containing by weight 28|% or more but not more than 31|% of nickel and 20|% or more but not more than 22|% of chromium to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (21.5%, €3.5M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 43.2% of Containing by weight 2,5|% or more of nickel, Containing by weight 28|% or more but not more than 31|% of nickel and 20|% or more but not more than 22|% of chromium imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (25.5%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -18.9% and -44.2% respectively.