90272000 - Instruments and apparatus - EU Trade

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The main extra-EU suppliers of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇯🇵 Japan. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 37.1% of total imports (€428.1M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2070, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (24.9%, €618.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇬 Singapore.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 38.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.5%) and exports declining (-4.5%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments (NC8 90272000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 37.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments?

The extra-EU trade balance for Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments (NC8 90272000) is €1.3B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.2B, exports: €2.5B).

How much does the EU import of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments?

The EU imported €1.2B of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments (NC8 90272000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 4.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments?

The weighted average import price of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments (NC8 90272000) is €287.13/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments?

The leading EU member state importer of Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes, Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments (NC8 90272000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 38.9% of EU imports.

Analysis

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.5%) and exports declining (-4.5%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€428.1M	37.1%	971K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€247.7M	21.5%	1.4M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€114.7M	9.9%	404K kg
4	🇸🇬 Singapore	€99.9M	8.7%	355K kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€89.9M	7.8%	264K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€618.7M	24.9%	1.5M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€333.4M	13.4%	1.3M kg
3	🇸🇬 Singapore	€307.4M	12.4%	819K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€166.2M	6.7%	610K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€104.8M	4.2%	267K kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€39.8M	1.6%	214K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€428.1M	971Kt	€440.84/kg	43.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€247.7M	1.4Mt	€181.12/kg	25.3%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€114.7M	404Kt	€284.22/kg	11.7%
4	🇸🇬 Singapore	€99.9M	355Kt	€281.60/kg	10.2%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€89.9M	264Kt	€340.13/kg	9.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€618.7M	1.5Mt	€425.02/kg	39.4%
2	🇨🇳 China	€333.4M	1.3Mt	€255.18/kg	21.2%
3	🇸🇬 Singapore	€307.4M	819Kt	€375.46/kg	19.6%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€166.2M	610Kt	€272.29/kg	10.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€104.8M	267Kt	€391.72/kg	6.7%
6	🇮🇳 India	€39.8M	214Kt	€186.56/kg	2.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€428.1M	971Kt	€440.84/kg	43.7%
2	🇨🇳 China	€247.7M	1.4Mt	€181.12/kg	25.3%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€114.7M	404Kt	€284.22/kg	11.7%
4	🇸🇬 Singapore	€99.9M	355Kt	€281.60/kg	10.2%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€89.9M	264Kt	€340.13/kg	9.2%

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