+53 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 09109950 were up 53% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€11.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat7.3 EUR million
EU exports of CN 09109950 to countries outside the EU were worth €7.3 million in 2025.
Eurostat12.6 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 09109950 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €12.6 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +53% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +19% since 2020.
What this market covers
Dried leaves of the laurel tree used whole or ground to flavour soups, stews and sauces. Food makers, retailers and restaurants buy them.
Typical segments
- Whole dried leaves
- Ground bay leaf
- Organic bay leaf
- Foodservice packs
Who buys
- Spice packers
- Food manufacturers
- Restaurants and caterers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Türkiye | 16.3 EUR million |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0.3 EUR million |
| Egypt | 0.2 EUR million |
| India | 0.2 EUR million |
| Albania | 0.1 EUR million |
| Georgia | 0.1 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €17.5 million of products under CN code 09109950 (Bay leaves) from outside the EU in 2025. | 17.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 09109950 were up 53% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€11.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +53 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 09109950 to countries outside the EU were worth €7.3 million in 2025. | 7.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 09109950 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €12.6 million in 2025. | 12.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 09109950 to the EU in 2025, with €16.3 million, or 93% of extra-EU imports. | 16.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 09109950 to the United States were €264 thousand in 2025. | 264 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 09109950 was €7.12 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 7.12 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Austria was the largest EU exporter of CN 09109950 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €3.1 million. | 3.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 2,200 enterprises in NACE class C1084 (Manufacture of condiments and seasonings) in 2023. | 2,200 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1084 had net turnover of €24.64 billion in 2023. | 24.64 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1084 employed 72,145 people across the EU in 2023. | 72,145 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 750 private establishments in NAICS 311942 (Spice and extract manufacturing) in 2025. | 750 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 311942 employed an average of 29,504 people in US private industry in 2025. | 29,504 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 311942 changed by +19% between 2020 (24,729 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +19 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 311942 was $84,904 in 2025. | 84,904 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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Executive summary
The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
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- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU bay leaf market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €17.5 million of goods under CN 09109950 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €7.3 million.
Where does the EU import bay leaf from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, India.
What is the average import price of bay leaf in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €7.12 per kilogram for CN 09109950 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most bay leaf?
Austria led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Spain, France.
How many US companies are in the bay leaf industry?
BLS counts 750 private establishments in NAICS 311942 (Spice and extract manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the bay leaf industry?
Eurostat counts 2,200 enterprises in NACE class C1084 (Manufacture of condiments and seasonings).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 17531307
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 11479758; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 17531307
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 7323345
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 12634878
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 16323214
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 264118
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 09109950, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 17531307, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 24639
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter AT, product 09109950, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3133334
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1084, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 2200
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1084, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 24640
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1084, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 72145
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 311942, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 311942, annual_avg_estabs 750
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 311942, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 311942, annual_avg_emplvl 29504
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 311942, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 24729; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 29504
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 311942, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 311942, avg_annual_pay 84904
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