EU External Trade - Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, Ingot moulds and ladles

Extra-EU sourcing of Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, Ingot moulds and ladles is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 59.5% of imports (€27.0M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (11.4%). With an HHI of 3813, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, Ingot moulds and ladles to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇲🇽 Mexico remains the largest client (19.7%, €12.3M), followed by 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, Ingot moulds and ladles are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 27.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (10.5%) while exports were falling sharply (-20.6%), signalling a structural market shift.