EU External Trade - Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Containing by weight 0,9|% or more but not more than 1,15|% of carbon, 0,5|% or more but not more than 2|% of chromium and, if present, not more than 0,5|% of molybdenum

Extra-EU sourcing of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Containing by weight 0,9|% or more but not more than 1,15|% of carbon, 0,5|% or more but not more than 2|% of chromium and, if present, not more than 0,5|% of molybdenum is highly concentrated. 🇷🇺 Russia captures 60.7% of imports (€25.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (17.3%). With an HHI of 4148, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Containing by weight 0,9|% or more but not more than 1,15|% of carbon, 0,5|% or more but not more than 2|% of chromium and, if present, not more than 0,5|% of molybdenum are concentrated on a few markets. 🇺🇸 United States accounts for 45.8% (€49.8M), ahead of 🇨🇳 China (18.2%). The top three destinations are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, Containing by weight 0,9|% or more but not more than 1,15|% of carbon, 0,5|% or more but not more than 2|% of chromium and, if present, not more than 0,5|% of molybdenum are 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇫🇷 France. 🇷🇴 Romania accounts for 20.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (72.3%) while exports were declining (-6.9%), signalling a structural market shift.