90178010 - Other instruments - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 71.5% of imports (€344.2M), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (12.7%). With an HHI of 5323, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (25.5%, €41.5M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 25.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.2%) and exports stable (0.9%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China

Who is the main supplier of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales (NC8 90178010) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 71.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales (NC8 90178010) is €-318.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €481.2M, exports: €162.7M).

How much does the EU import of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales?

The EU imported €481.2M of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales (NC8 90178010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 59.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales?

The weighted average import price of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales (NC8 90178010) is €8.05/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales?

The leading EU member state importer of Other instruments, Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales (NC8 90178010) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 25.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (2.2%) and exports stable (0.9%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€41.5M	25.5%	1.5M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€27.2M	16.7%	907K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22.2M	13.6%	1.1M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€14.9M	9.1%	349K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€3.8M	2.4%	230K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€344.2M	50.0Mt	€6.89/kg	75.6%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€61.0M	6.1Mt	€10.06/kg	13.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.7M	1.0Mt	€27.92/kg	6.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€13.4M	358Kt	€37.29/kg	2.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€8.0M	173Kt	€46.61/kg	1.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€41.5M	1.5Mt	€28.56/kg	37.9%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€27.2M	907Kt	€29.97/kg	24.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22.2M	1.1Mt	€20.18/kg	20.2%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€14.9M	349Kt	€42.59/kg	13.6%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€3.8M	230Kt	€16.72/kg	3.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€344.2M	50.0Mt	€6.89/kg	75.6%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€61.0M	6.1Mt	€10.06/kg	13.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.7M	1.0Mt	€27.92/kg	6.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€13.4M	358Kt	€37.29/kg	2.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€8.0M	173Kt	€46.61/kg	1.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€41.5M	1.5Mt	€28.56/kg	37.9%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€27.2M	907Kt	€29.97/kg	24.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€22.2M	1.1Mt	€20.18/kg	20.2%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€14.9M	349Kt	€42.59/kg	13.6%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€3.8M	230Kt	€16.72/kg	3.5%

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