96132000 - Cigarette lighters and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 82.2% of imports (€291.9M), followed by 🇻🇳 Vietnam (10.1%). With an HHI of 6869, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (17.7%, €39.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 25.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.9%) and exports stable (-0.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable (NC8 96132000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 82.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable?

The extra-EU trade balance for Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable (NC8 96132000) is €-131.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €355.0M, exports: €223.3M).

How much does the EU import of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable?

The EU imported €355.0M of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable (NC8 96132000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 53.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable?

The weighted average import price of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable (NC8 96132000) is €6.65/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable?

The leading EU member state importer of Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable (NC8 96132000) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 25.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.9%) and exports stable (-0.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€291.9M	82.2%	43.7M kg
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€35.7M	10.1%	8.4M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€6.2M	1.8%	572K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.5M	1.5%	19K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.2M	0.9%	111K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€838K	0.2%	45K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€39.4M	17.7%	1.8M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€26.4M	11.8%	848K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€20.0M	8.9%	27K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€18.5M	8.3%	942K kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€14.3M	6.4%	740K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€291.9M	43.7Mt	€6.68/kg	85.0%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€35.7M	8.4Mt	€4.26/kg	10.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€6.2M	572Kt	€10.93/kg	1.8%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.5M	19Kt	€295.25/kg	1.6%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.2M	111Kt	€28.69/kg	0.9%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€838K	45Kt	€18.51/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€39.4M	1.8Mt	€22.44/kg	33.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€26.4M	848Kt	€31.12/kg	22.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€20.0M	27Kt	€745.52/kg	16.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€18.5M	942Kt	€19.63/kg	15.6%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€14.3M	740Kt	€19.29/kg	12.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€291.9M	43.7Mt	€6.68/kg	85.0%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€35.7M	8.4Mt	€4.26/kg	10.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€6.2M	572Kt	€10.93/kg	1.8%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.5M	19Kt	€295.25/kg	1.6%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.2M	111Kt	€28.69/kg	0.9%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€838K	45Kt	€18.51/kg	0.2%

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