72281020 - Bars and rods, of - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 84.0% of imports (€15.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (3.9%). With an HHI of 7092, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (26.1%, €23.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 68.7% of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (13.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, imports were surging (32.7%) and exports rising (7.2%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad (NC8 72281020) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 84.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad?

The extra-EU trade balance for Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad (NC8 72281020) is €70.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €18.1M, exports: €88.4M).

How much does the EU import of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad?

The EU imported €18.1M of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad (NC8 72281020) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad?

The weighted average import price of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad (NC8 72281020) is €10.29/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad?

The leading EU member state importer of Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad (NC8 72281020) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 68.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (32.7%) and exports rising (7.2%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€15.2M	84.0%	1.6M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€707K	3.9%	23K kg
3	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€450K	2.5%	43K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€433K	2.4%	17K kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€289K	1.6%	16K kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€73K	0.4%	9K kg
7	🇶🇼 QW	€20K	0.1%	824 kg
8	🇿🇦 South Africa	€15K	0.1%	3K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€23.0M	26.1%	1.9M kg
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€13.8M	15.7%	1.1M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€10.5M	11.9%	448K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.9M	10.1%	614K kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€8.0M	9.0%	583K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€15.2M	1.6Mt	€9.68/kg	88.4%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€707K	23Kt	€30.22/kg	4.1%
3	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€450K	43Kt	€10.35/kg	2.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€433K	17Kt	€25.67/kg	2.5%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€289K	16Kt	€18.02/kg	1.7%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€73K	9Kt	€7.79/kg	0.4%
7	🇶🇼 QW	€20K	824	€23.88/kg	0.1%
8	🇿🇦 South Africa	€15K	3Kt	€5.33/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€23.0M	1.9Mt	€11.86/kg	35.8%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€13.8M	1.1Mt	€12.60/kg	21.5%
3	🇨🇳 China	€10.5M	448Kt	€23.46/kg	16.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.9M	614Kt	€14.53/kg	13.9%
5	🇮🇳 India	€8.0M	583Kt	€13.71/kg	12.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€15.2M	1.6Mt	€9.68/kg	88.4%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€707K	23Kt	€30.22/kg	4.1%
3	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€450K	43Kt	€10.35/kg	2.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€433K	17Kt	€25.67/kg	2.5%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€289K	16Kt	€18.02/kg	1.7%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€73K	9Kt	€7.79/kg	0.4%
7	🇶🇼 QW	€20K	824	€23.88/kg	0.1%
8	🇿🇦 South Africa	€15K	3Kt	€5.33/kg	0.1%

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EU External Trade - Bars and rods, of high-speed steel, Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded; hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad

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