96033010 - Artists' brushes, writing - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 78.8% of imports (€149.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (6.4%). With an HHI of 6293, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.2%, €14.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 21.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.8%) and exports declining (-3.3%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes (NC8 96033010) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 78.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes?

The extra-EU trade balance for Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes (NC8 96033010) is €-125.7M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €189.5M, exports: €63.8M).

How much does the EU import of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes?

The EU imported €189.5M of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes (NC8 96033010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 13.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes?

The weighted average import price of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes (NC8 96033010) is €13.67/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes?

The leading EU member state importer of Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Artists' and writing brushes (NC8 96033010) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 21.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-1.8%) and exports declining (-3.3%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€149.3M	78.8%	13.1M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.1M	6.4%	125K kg
3	🇲🇺 Mauritius	€9.6M	5.1%	104K kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€7.9M	4.2%	170K kg
5	🇩🇴 Dominican Republic	€3.4M	1.8%	156K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€14.8M	23.2%	136K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.8M	15.4%	138K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€9.5M	14.8%	152K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.7M	7.3%	140K kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.5M	4.0%	39K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€149.3M	13.1Mt	€11.38/kg	81.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.1M	125Kt	€96.37/kg	6.6%
3	🇲🇺 MU	€9.6M	104Kt	€92.84/kg	5.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€7.9M	170Kt	€46.32/kg	4.3%
5	🇩🇴 DO	€3.4M	156Kt	€21.71/kg	1.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€14.8M	136Kt	€108.88/kg	35.8%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€9.8M	138Kt	€71.30/kg	23.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€9.5M	152Kt	€62.20/kg	22.9%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.7M	140Kt	€33.44/kg	11.3%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.5M	39Kt	€65.67/kg	6.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€149.3M	13.1Mt	€11.38/kg	81.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.1M	125Kt	€96.37/kg	6.6%
3	🇲🇺 MU	€9.6M	104Kt	€92.84/kg	5.3%
4	🇮🇳 India	€7.9M	170Kt	€46.32/kg	4.3%
5	🇩🇴 DO	€3.4M	156Kt	€21.71/kg	1.9%

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