EU External Trade - Other articles of iron or steel, Articles of iron or steel wire

Extra-EU sourcing of Other articles of iron or steel, Articles of iron or steel wire is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 60.7% of imports (€872.6M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (5.0%). With an HHI of 3769, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other articles of iron or steel, Articles of iron or steel wire to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (17.5%, €310.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other articles of iron or steel, Articles of iron or steel wire are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 20.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.6%) and exports declining (-3.5%) compared to the previous year.