EU External Trade - Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes

Extra-EU sourcing of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 92.1% of imports (€355.4M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (2.5%). With an HHI of 8487, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇳🇴 Norway remains the largest client (26.2%, €29.5M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading|9603|30); paint pads and rollers, Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 26.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (3.1%) while exports were declining (-7.3%), signalling a structural market shift.