EU External Trade - Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel, Sinks and washbasins, of stainless steel

Extra-EU sourcing of Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel, Sinks and washbasins, of stainless steel is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 57.5% of imports (€295.4M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (23.0%). With an HHI of 3957, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel, Sinks and washbasins, of stainless steel to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (22.7%, €85.2M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel, Sinks and washbasins, of stainless steel are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 24.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (6.5%) while exports were declining (-7.2%), signalling a structural market shift.