EU External Trade - Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils, Of tool steel

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils, Of tool steel is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 94.8% of imports (€162K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (3.8%). With an HHI of 8997, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils, Of tool steel are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 90.1% (€10.0M), ahead of 🇮🇷 Iran (2.9%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 67.0% of Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils, Of tool steel imports, well ahead of 🇧🇪 Belgium (29.0%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇰 Denmark.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (86.8%) while exports were falling sharply (-58.8%), signalling a structural market shift.