72259200 - Other, Otherwise plated or - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 37.8% of imports (€387.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (31.9%). With an HHI of 2823, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇷 Türkiye remains the largest client (20.2%, €861.6M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇸🇮 Slovenia. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 29.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (27.4%) while exports were declining (-3.5%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China

Who is the main supplier of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72259200) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 37.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72259200) is €3.2B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.0B, exports: €4.3B).

How much does the EU import of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc?

The EU imported €1.0B of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72259200) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.0B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc?

The weighted average import price of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72259200) is €0.9757/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc (NC8 72259200) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 29.9% of EU imports.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Otherwise plated or coated with zinc are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇸🇮 Slovenia. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 29.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (27.4%) while exports were declining (-3.5%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€861.6M	20.2%	738.5M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€750.9M	17.6%	484.5M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€739.5M	17.3%	649.4M kg
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€527.4M	12.4%	377.6M kg
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€499.6M	11.7%	411.3M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€387.4M	408.1Mt	€0.9494/kg	38.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€327.1M	329.7Mt	€0.9921/kg	32.5%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€177.8M	178.9Mt	€0.9938/kg	17.6%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€80.3M	79.0Mt	€1.02/kg	8.0%
5	🇮🇳 India	€31.4M	36.2Mt	€0.8674/kg	3.1%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€3.9M	3.8Mt	€1.04/kg	0.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€861.6M	738.5Mt	€1.17/kg	25.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€750.9M	484.5Mt	€1.55/kg	22.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€739.5M	649.4Mt	€1.14/kg	21.9%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€527.4M	377.6Mt	€1.40/kg	15.6%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€499.6M	411.3Mt	€1.21/kg	14.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€387.4M	408.1Mt	€0.9494/kg	38.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€327.1M	329.7Mt	€0.9921/kg	32.5%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€177.8M	178.9Mt	€0.9938/kg	17.6%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€80.3M	79.0Mt	€1.02/kg	8.0%
5	🇮🇳 India	€31.4M	36.2Mt	€0.8674/kg	3.1%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€3.9M	3.8Mt	€1.04/kg	0.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€861.6M	738.5Mt	€1.17/kg	25.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€750.9M	484.5Mt	€1.55/kg	22.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€739.5M	649.4Mt	€1.14/kg	21.9%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€527.4M	377.6Mt	€1.40/kg	15.6%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€499.6M	411.3Mt	€1.21/kg	14.8%

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