94052940 - Other, Of plastics or of - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 93.4% of imports (€191.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (2.2%). With an HHI of 8733, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (18.4%, €9.5M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 17.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (6.8%) while exports were declining (-7.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

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

Who is the main supplier of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials (NC8 94052940) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 93.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials (NC8 94052940) is €-153.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €205.3M, exports: €51.7M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials?

The EU imported €205.3M of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials (NC8 94052940) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 28.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials?

The weighted average import price of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials (NC8 94052940) is €7.17/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials (NC8 94052940) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 17.9% of EU imports.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Of plastics or of ceramic materials are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 17.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (6.8%) while exports were declining (-7.1%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.5M	18.4%	353K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.9M	17.2%	420K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.6M	12.8%	141K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.8M	11.3%	362K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.5M	4.9%	46K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€191.7M	27.7Mt	€6.93/kg	95.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.5M	133Kt	€34.06/kg	2.3%
3	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€2.3M	265Kt	€8.70/kg	1.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.8M	176Kt	€10.42/kg	0.9%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€533K	69Kt	€7.69/kg	0.3%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€315K	6Kt	€48.72/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.5M	353Kt	€26.97/kg	28.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.9M	420Kt	€21.22/kg	26.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.6M	141Kt	€47.23/kg	19.9%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.8M	362Kt	€16.07/kg	17.4%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.5M	46Kt	€55.47/kg	7.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€191.7M	27.7Mt	€6.93/kg	95.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.5M	133Kt	€34.06/kg	2.3%
3	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€2.3M	265Kt	€8.70/kg	1.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.8M	176Kt	€10.42/kg	0.9%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€533K	69Kt	€7.69/kg	0.3%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€315K	6Kt	€48.72/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.5M	353Kt	€26.97/kg	28.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.9M	420Kt	€21.22/kg	26.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€6.6M	141Kt	€47.23/kg	19.9%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.8M	362Kt	€16.07/kg	17.4%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.5M	46Kt	€55.47/kg	7.6%

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