81043000 - Magnesium and articles - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 93.9% of imports (€348.1M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (2.0%). With an HHI of 8828, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇽🇸 XS, 🇹🇷 Türkiye. 🇨🇭 Switzerland absorbs 30.8% of European exports (€10.6M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇸🇰 Slovakia. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 32.7% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -19.5% and -31.5% respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders (NC8 81043000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 93.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders?

The extra-EU trade balance for Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders (NC8 81043000) is €-336.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €370.6M, exports: €34.5M).

How much does the EU import of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders?

The EU imported €370.6M of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders (NC8 81043000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 101.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders?

The weighted average import price of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders (NC8 81043000) is €3.66/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders?

The leading EU member state importer of Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders (NC8 81043000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 32.7% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -19.5% and -31.5% respectively.

1	🇨🇳 China	€348.1M	93.9%	96.5M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.3M	2.0%	747K kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€6.6M	1.8%	1.0M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.7M	0.7%	1.3M kg
5	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.7M	0.7%	384K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€231K	0.1%	76K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.6M	30.8%	1.8M kg
2	🇽🇸 XS	€10.2M	29.4%	2.4M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€3.9M	11.3%	563K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.7M	7.7%	678K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	4.6%	742K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€388K	1.1%	26K kg
7	🇦🇷 Argentina	€348K	1.0%	140K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€348.1M	96.5Mt	€3.61/kg	94.7%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.3M	747Kt	€9.79/kg	2.0%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€6.6M	1.0Mt	€6.54/kg	1.8%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.7M	1.3Mt	€2.11/kg	0.7%
5	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.7M	384Kt	€6.90/kg	0.7%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€231K	76Kt	€3.04/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.6M	1.8Mt	€5.96/kg	35.8%
2	🇽🇸 XS	€10.2M	2.4Mt	€4.29/kg	34.2%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€3.9M	563Kt	€6.92/kg	13.1%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.7M	678Kt	€3.93/kg	9.0%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.6M	742Kt	€2.16/kg	5.4%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€388K	26Kt	€14.91/kg	1.3%
7	🇦🇷 Argentina	€348K	140Kt	€2.49/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€348.1M	96.5Mt	€3.61/kg	94.7%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€7.3M	747Kt	€9.79/kg	2.0%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€6.6M	1.0Mt	€6.54/kg	1.8%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.7M	1.3Mt	€2.11/kg	0.7%
5	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.7M	384Kt	€6.90/kg	0.7%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€231K	76Kt	€3.04/kg	0.1%

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