EU External Trade - Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel, Expanded metal

Extra-EU sourcing of Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel, Expanded metal is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 45.6% of imports (€46.8M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (22.1%). With an HHI of 2962, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel, Expanded metal to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (18.3%, €25.5M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel, Expanded metal are 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 18.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (7.8%) while exports were falling sharply (-23.1%), signalling a structural market shift.