Extra-EU sourcing of Other chain, Stud-link is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 89.2% of imports (€73.7M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway (2.4%). With an HHI of 7974, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.
The EU exports Other chain, Stud-link to 8 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (15.3%, €8.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇸 United States.
Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 55.5% of Other chain, Stud-link imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (10.6%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France.
In 2025, imports were stable (-1.9%) and exports rising (5.6%) compared to the previous year.