The EU's massive chip trade deficit

Balance of EU trade in semiconductors with China, Taiwan and all non-EU countries, in euros by year.

HS code 8541: Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels (excluding photovotaic generators); light emitting diodes "LED"; mounted piezoelectric crystals; parts thereof. HS code 8542: Electronic integrated circuits; parts thereof.
Source: Eurostat Giovanna Coi/POLITICO