90183290 - Tubular metal needles and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures is well diversified across 6 suppliers. The top five (🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇻🇳 Vietnam) account for 64.0% of the total. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 20.9% (€86.0M). An HHI of 974 confirms a Competitive market.

The main extra-EU export markets for Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic. 🇺🇸 United States absorbs 40.6% of European exports (€123.7M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 31.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (14.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-26.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures (NC8 90183290) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 20.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures?

The extra-EU trade balance for Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures (NC8 90183290) is €-107.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €411.9M, exports: €304.7M).

How much does the EU import of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures?

The EU imported €411.9M of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures (NC8 90183290) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures?

The weighted average import price of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures (NC8 90183290) is €115.10/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures?

The leading EU member state importer of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures, Needles for sutures (NC8 90183290) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 31.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (14.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-26.6%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€123.7M	40.6%	195K kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€26.1M	8.6%	55K kg
3	🇩🇴 Dominican Republic	€25.6M	8.4%	25K kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€22.5M	7.4%	37K kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€21.2M	7.0%	47K kg
6	🇨🇴 Colombia	€2.9M	1.0%	3K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€86.0M	320Kt	€269.07/kg	29.8%
2	🇮🇳 India	€65.8M	964Kt	€68.31/kg	22.8%
3	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€39.1M	42Kt	€931.87/kg	13.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€36.5M	755Kt	€48.39/kg	12.7%
5	🇨🇴 Colombia	€36.0M	353Kt	€101.87/kg	12.5%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€25.1M	75Kt	€335.77/kg	8.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€123.7M	195Kt	€635.47/kg	55.7%
2	🇮🇳 India	€26.1M	55Kt	€477.68/kg	11.7%
3	🇩🇴 DO	€25.6M	25Kt	€1.0K/kg	11.5%
4	🇨🇳 China	€22.5M	37Kt	€610.75/kg	10.1%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€21.2M	47Kt	€447.97/kg	9.6%
6	🇨🇴 Colombia	€2.9M	3Kt	€1.0K/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€86.0M	320Kt	€269.07/kg	29.8%
2	🇮🇳 India	€65.8M	964Kt	€68.31/kg	22.8%
3	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€39.1M	42Kt	€931.87/kg	13.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€36.5M	755Kt	€48.39/kg	12.7%
5	🇨🇴 Colombia	€36.0M	353Kt	€101.87/kg	12.5%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€25.1M	75Kt	€335.77/kg	8.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€123.7M	195Kt	€635.47/kg	55.7%
2	🇮🇳 India	€26.1M	55Kt	€477.68/kg	11.7%
3	🇩🇴 DO	€25.6M	25Kt	€1.0K/kg	11.5%
4	🇨🇳 China	€22.5M	37Kt	€610.75/kg	10.1%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€21.2M	47Kt	€447.97/kg	9.6%
6	🇨🇴 Colombia	€2.9M	3Kt	€1.0K/kg	1.3%

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