81011000 - Tungsten (wolfram) and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 33.5% of imports (€15.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (31.9%). With an HHI of 2587, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇨🇭 Switzerland absorbs 29.7% of European exports (€10.3M).

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 68.9% of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (16.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (65.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-28.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders (NC8 81011000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 33.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders?

The extra-EU trade balance for Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders (NC8 81011000) is €-12.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €47.4M, exports: €34.6M).

How much does the EU import of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders?

The EU imported €47.4M of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders (NC8 81011000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders?

The weighted average import price of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders (NC8 81011000) is €41.76/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders?

The leading EU member state importer of Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Powders (NC8 81011000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 68.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (65.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-28.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.3M	29.7%	202K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.5M	27.3%	227K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.2M	18.0%	140K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.6M	4.7%	30K kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.1M	3.3%	10K kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€604K	1.7%	6K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€15.9M	402Kt	€39.51/kg	35.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€15.1M	268Kt	€56.50/kg	33.4%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€9.3M	309Kt	€30.14/kg	20.6%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€3.1M	65Kt	€47.64/kg	6.8%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9M	40Kt	€46.56/kg	4.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.3M	202Kt	€50.94/kg	35.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.5M	227Kt	€41.69/kg	32.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.2M	140Kt	€44.40/kg	21.3%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.6M	30Kt	€54.47/kg	5.6%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.1M	10Kt	€108.95/kg	3.9%
6	🇮🇳 India	€604K	6Kt	€97.11/kg	2.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€15.9M	402Kt	€39.51/kg	35.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€15.1M	268Kt	€56.50/kg	33.4%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€9.3M	309Kt	€30.14/kg	20.6%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€3.1M	65Kt	€47.64/kg	6.8%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9M	40Kt	€46.56/kg	4.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.3M	202Kt	€50.94/kg	35.0%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€9.5M	227Kt	€41.69/kg	32.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.2M	140Kt	€44.40/kg	21.3%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.6M	30Kt	€54.47/kg	5.6%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.1M	10Kt	€108.95/kg	3.9%
6	🇮🇳 India	€604K	6Kt	€97.11/kg	2.1%

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