8505 - ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND - EU Trade

Analysis

Extra-EU sourcing of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 71.9% of imports (€6.7B), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (7.0%). With an HHI of 5254, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (21.7%, €838.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 42.0% of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (12.1%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.5%) and exports rising (5.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads (NC8 8505) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 71.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads?

The extra-EU trade balance for ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads (NC8 8505) is €-5.5B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €9.4B, exports: €3.9B).

How much does the EU import of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads?

The EU imported €9.4B of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads (NC8 8505) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 543.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads?

The weighted average import price of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads (NC8 8505) is €17.29/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads?

The leading EU member state importer of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES, Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads (NC8 8505) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 42.0% of EU imports.

Analysis

In 2025, imports were stable (2.5%) and exports rising (5.0%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€6.7B	71.9%	411.6M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€654.1M	7.0%	31.0M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€349.5M	3.7%	5.0M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€318.0M	3.4%	8.4M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€227.5M	2.4%	5.1M kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€187.2M	2.0%	33.7M kg
7	🇵🇭 Philippines	€135.0M	1.4%	3.0M kg
8	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€79.8M	0.8%	5.4M kg
9	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€68.1M	0.7%	8.0M kg
10	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€6.6M	0.1%	162K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€838.6M	21.7%	25.0M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€737.6M	19.1%	22.0M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€308.6M	8.0%	6.7M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€264.7M	6.9%	7.5M kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€152.2M	3.9%	3.8M kg
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€94.3M	2.4%	10.2M kg
7	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€90.3M	2.3%	17.2M kg
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#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€6.7B	411.6Mt	€16.39/kg	76.9%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€654.1M	31.0Mt	€21.08/kg	7.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€349.5M	5.0Mt	€69.97/kg	4.0%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€318.0M	8.4Mt	€37.72/kg	3.6%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€227.5M	5.1Mt	€44.29/kg	2.6%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€187.2M	33.7Mt	€5.55/kg	2.1%
7	🇵🇭 Philippines	€135.0M	3.0Mt	€44.49/kg	1.5%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€79.8M	5.4Mt	€14.81/kg	0.9%
9	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€68.1M	8.0Mt	€8.52/kg	0.8%
10	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€6.6M	162Kt	€40.67/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€838.6M	25.0Mt	€33.56/kg	33.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€737.6M	22.0Mt	€33.57/kg	29.3%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€308.6M	6.7Mt	€46.31/kg	12.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€264.7M	7.5Mt	€35.37/kg	10.5%
5	🇮🇳 India	€152.2M	3.8Mt	€39.90/kg	6.0%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€94.3M	10.2Mt	€9.21/kg	3.7%
7	🇹🇷 Turkey	€90.3M	17.2Mt	€5.25/kg	3.6%
8	🇲🇦 Morocco	€15.4M	1.4Mt	€11.33/kg	0.6%
9	🇹🇭 Thailand	€10.5M	59Kt	€178.46/kg	0.4%
10	🇧🇷 Brazil	€3.4M	99Kt	€33.82/kg	0.1%

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