85143210 - Plasma and vacuum arc - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 59.0% of imports (€774K), followed by 🇨🇳 China (37.1%). With an HHI of 4861, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies are concentrated on a few markets. 🇧🇷 Brazil accounts for 77.3% (€705K), ahead of 🇹🇷 Türkiye (8.4%). The top three destinations are 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 67.0% of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (15.1%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (953.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-100.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies (NC8 85143210) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 59.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies?

The extra-EU trade balance for Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies (NC8 85143210) is €-400K over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.3M, exports: €912K).

How much does the EU import of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies?

The EU imported €1.3M of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies (NC8 85143210) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 24K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies?

The weighted average import price of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies (NC8 85143210) is €54.18/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies?

The leading EU member state importer of Plasma and vacuum arc furnaces, Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies (NC8 85143210) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 67.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (953.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-100.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇯🇵 Japan	€774K	59.0%	2K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€486K	37.1%	17K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€14K	1.1%	137 kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€11K	0.8%	730 kg
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€8K	0.6%	76 kg
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5K	0.4%	44 kg
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2K	0.2%	-

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€705K	77.3%	8K kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€77K	8.4%	190 kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€32K	3.5%	141 kg
4	🇦🇱 Albania	€30K	3.3%	4K kg
5	🇵🇭 Philippines	€23K	2.5%	250 kg
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€21K	2.3%	41 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€774K	2Kt	€317.30/kg	59.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€486K	17Kt	€27.81/kg	37.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€14K	137	€103.03/kg	1.1%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11K	730	€14.63/kg	0.8%
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€8K	76	€108.22/kg	0.6%
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5K	44	€112.11/kg	0.4%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2K	-	-	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€705K	8Kt	€83.70/kg	79.4%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€77K	190	€404.67/kg	8.7%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€32K	141	€225.96/kg	3.6%
4	🇦🇱 Albania	€30K	4Kt	€8.22/kg	3.4%
5	🇵🇭 Philippines	€23K	250	€92.12/kg	2.6%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€21K	41	€508.39/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€774K	2Kt	€317.30/kg	59.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€486K	17Kt	€27.81/kg	37.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€14K	137	€103.03/kg	1.1%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11K	730	€14.63/kg	0.8%
5	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€8K	76	€108.22/kg	0.6%
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€5K	44	€112.11/kg	0.4%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2K	-	-	0.2%

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