EU External Trade - Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, Of nickel alloys

Extra-EU sourcing of Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, Of nickel alloys is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 79.1% of imports (€618.1M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (9.5%). With an HHI of 6390, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, Of nickel alloys to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (22.3%, €351.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, Of nickel alloys are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 32.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.2%) and exports falling sharply (-18.7%) compared to the previous year.