72285020 - Other bars and rods, not - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 71.6% of imports (€224.8M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil (9.4%). With an HHI of 5282, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (30.5%, €152.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 41.7% of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (17.8%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇿 Czechia.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (18.9%) while exports were declining (-14.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel (NC8 72285020) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 71.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel (NC8 72285020) is €187.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €313.9M, exports: €500.8M).

How much does the EU import of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel?

The EU imported €313.9M of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel (NC8 72285020) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 107.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel?

The weighted average import price of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel (NC8 72285020) is €2.93/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel?

The leading EU member state importer of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Of tool steel (NC8 72285020) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 41.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (18.9%) while exports were declining (-14.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€224.8M	71.6%	84.4M kg
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€29.6M	9.4%	4.8M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€18.7M	6.0%	7.2M kg
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€13.6M	4.3%	4.1M kg
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€9.5M	3.0%	3.6M kg
6	🇺🇸 United States	€2.3M	0.7%	55K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€152.8M	30.5%	41.0M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€61.2M	12.2%	12.9M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€52.3M	10.5%	10.9M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€48.3M	9.6%	6.6M kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€40.2M	8.0%	9.5M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€224.8M	84.4Mt	€2.66/kg	75.3%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€29.6M	4.8Mt	€6.11/kg	9.9%
3	🇮🇳 India	€18.7M	7.2Mt	€2.60/kg	6.3%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€13.6M	4.1Mt	€3.34/kg	4.5%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€9.5M	3.6Mt	€2.66/kg	3.2%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€2.3M	55Kt	€42.36/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€152.8M	41.0Mt	€3.73/kg	43.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€61.2M	12.9Mt	€4.75/kg	17.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€52.3M	10.9Mt	€4.79/kg	14.7%
4	🇨🇳 China	€48.3M	6.6Mt	€7.34/kg	13.6%
5	🇮🇳 India	€40.2M	9.5Mt	€4.23/kg	11.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€224.8M	84.4Mt	€2.66/kg	75.3%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€29.6M	4.8Mt	€6.11/kg	9.9%
3	🇮🇳 India	€18.7M	7.2Mt	€2.60/kg	6.3%
4	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€13.6M	4.1Mt	€3.34/kg	4.5%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€9.5M	3.6Mt	€2.66/kg	3.2%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€2.3M	55Kt	€42.36/kg	0.8%

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