EU External Trade - Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600|mm, Of high-speed steel

Extra-EU sourcing of Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600|mm, Of high-speed steel is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 87.8% of imports (€16.3M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (8.7%). With an HHI of 7796, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600|mm, Of high-speed steel to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇻🇳 Vietnam remains the largest client (18.2%, €10.9M), followed by 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 41.2% of Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600|mm, Of high-speed steel imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (35.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇨🇿 Czechia.

In 2025, imports were surging (44.6%) and exports rising (9.4%) compared to the previous year.