81032000 - Tantalum and articles - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 39.2% of imports (€48.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (25.2%). With an HHI of 2581, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders are concentrated on a few markets. 🇸🇻 El Salvador accounts for 63.4% (€34.1M), ahead of 🇹🇭 Thailand (14.6%). The top three destinations are 🇸🇻 El Salvador, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 46.8% of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders imports, well ahead of 🇨🇿 Czechia (44.9%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇫🇷 France.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 18.2% and 85.8% respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders (NC8 81032000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 39.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders?

The extra-EU trade balance for Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders (NC8 81032000) is €-69.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €122.9M, exports: €53.8M).

How much does the EU import of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders?

The EU imported €122.9M of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders (NC8 81032000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 398K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders?

The weighted average import price of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders (NC8 81032000) is €308.60/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders?

The leading EU member state importer of Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders (NC8 81032000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 46.8% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 18.2% and 85.8% respectively.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€48.1M	39.2%	139K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€30.9M	25.2%	94K kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€21.0M	17.0%	66K kg
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€12.3M	10.0%	72K kg
5	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€5.9M	4.8%	11K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇸🇻 El Salvador	€34.1M	63.4%	73K kg
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€7.9M	14.6%	8K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.5M	12.1%	38K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.1M	7.7%	14K kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€322K	0.6%	871 kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€85K	0.2%	96 kg
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€76K	0.1%	33 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€48.1M	139Kt	€347.49/kg	40.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€30.9M	94Kt	€330.36/kg	26.2%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€21.0M	66Kt	€317.92/kg	17.7%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€12.3M	72Kt	€170.45/kg	10.4%
5	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€5.9M	11Kt	€519.88/kg	5.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇸🇻 SV	€34.1M	73Kt	€467.50/kg	64.2%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€7.9M	8Kt	€954.04/kg	14.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.5M	38Kt	€170.16/kg	12.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.1M	14Kt	€294.73/kg	7.8%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€322K	871	€369.33/kg	0.6%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€85K	96	€890.42/kg	0.2%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€76K	33	€2.3K/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€48.1M	139Kt	€347.49/kg	40.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€30.9M	94Kt	€330.36/kg	26.2%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€21.0M	66Kt	€317.92/kg	17.7%
4	🇹🇭 Thailand	€12.3M	72Kt	€170.45/kg	10.4%
5	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€5.9M	11Kt	€519.88/kg	5.0%

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