73199010 - Other, Sewing, darning or - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 65.0% of imports (€17.5M), followed by 🇲🇾 Malaysia (10.2%). With an HHI of 4439, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇮🇷 Iran remains the largest client (15.9%, €1.6M), followed by 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 40.2% of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (12.4%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-3.5%) while exports were rising (5.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China

Who is the main supplier of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles (NC8 73199010) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 65.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles (NC8 73199010) is €-17.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €26.9M, exports: €9.8M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles?

The EU imported €26.9M of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles (NC8 73199010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles?

The weighted average import price of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles (NC8 73199010) is €17.79/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Sewing, darning or embroidery needles (NC8 73199010) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 40.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-3.5%) while exports were rising (5.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇮🇷 Iran	€1.6M	15.9%	19K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.6M	15.8%	45K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	12.8%	28K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	11.4%	10K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€1.1M	11.4%	18K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€17.5M	1.3Mt	€13.53/kg	70.4%
2	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€2.7M	90Kt	€30.38/kg	11.0%
3	🇮🇳 India	€2.4M	44Kt	€53.82/kg	9.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	22Kt	€57.22/kg	5.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€966K	8Kt	€128.60/kg	3.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇷 Iran	€1.6M	19Kt	€80.03/kg	23.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.6M	45Kt	€34.68/kg	23.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	28Kt	€44.46/kg	19.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	10Kt	€108.50/kg	17.0%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€1.1M	18Kt	€63.10/kg	17.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€17.5M	1.3Mt	€13.53/kg	70.4%
2	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€2.7M	90Kt	€30.38/kg	11.0%
3	🇮🇳 India	€2.4M	44Kt	€53.82/kg	9.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	22Kt	€57.22/kg	5.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€966K	8Kt	€128.60/kg	3.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇷 Iran	€1.6M	19Kt	€80.03/kg	23.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.6M	45Kt	€34.68/kg	23.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	28Kt	€44.46/kg	19.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	10Kt	€108.50/kg	17.0%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€1.1M	18Kt	€63.10/kg	17.0%

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