+39 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 34060000 were up 39% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€317.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat407.0 EUR million
EU exports of CN 34060000 to countries outside the EU were worth €407.0 million in 2025.
Eurostat1.47 EUR billion
Trade between EU member states in CN 34060000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.47 billion in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +39% 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 +23% since 2020.
What this market covers
Wax candles for light, scent and decoration, including scented jars, pillars and tealights. Buyers are households, gift shops and hospitality venues.
Typical segments
- Scented candles
- Pillar candles
- Tealights
- Taper candles
Who buys
- Home decor retailers
- Gift shops
- Hotels and spas
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| China | 301.5 EUR million |
| Viet Nam | 47.2 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 27.1 EUR million |
| India | 15.7 EUR million |
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) | 14.1 EUR million |
| Belarus | 5.3 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €441.3 million of products under CN code 34060000 (Candles, tapers and the like) from outside the EU in 2025. | 441.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 34060000 were up 39% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€317.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +39 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 34060000 to countries outside the EU were worth €407.0 million in 2025. | 407.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 34060000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.47 billion in 2025. | 1.47 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 34060000 to the EU in 2025, with €301.5 million, or 68% of extra-EU imports. | 301.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 34060000 to the United States were €60.7 million in 2025. | 60.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 34060000 was €2.75 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.75 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Poland was the largest EU exporter of CN 34060000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €77.2 million. | 77.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 39,274 enterprises in NACE class C3299 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.) in 2023. | 39,274 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3299 had net turnover of €17.29 billion in 2023. | 17.29 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3299 employed 130,162 people across the EU in 2023. | 130,162 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 7,914 private establishments in NAICS 339999 (All other miscellaneous manufacturing) in 2025. | 7,914 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 339999 employed an average of 73,457 people in US private industry in 2025. | 73,457 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 339999 changed by +23% between 2020 (59,606 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +23 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 339999 was $76,940 in 2025. | 76,940 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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- 2
Market size and outlook
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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
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU candle market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €441.3 million of goods under CN 34060000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €407.0 million.
Where does the EU import candle from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Viet Nam, United Kingdom, India.
What is the average import price of candle in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.75 per kilogram for CN 34060000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most candle?
Poland led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by France, Czechia.
How many US companies are in the candle industry?
BLS counts 7,914 private establishments in NAICS 339999 (All other miscellaneous manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the candle industry?
Eurostat counts 39,274 enterprises in NACE class C3299 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.).
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 34060000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 441276665
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34060000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 317804025; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 441276665
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34060000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 407029042
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34060000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1467442293
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34060000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 301474199
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34060000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 60722908
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34060000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 441276665, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1606085
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter PL, product 34060000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 77202087
- 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 C3299, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 39274
- 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 C3299, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 17294
- 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 C3299, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 130162
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339999, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339999, annual_avg_estabs 7914
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339999, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339999, annual_avg_emplvl 73457
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339999, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 59606; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 73457
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339999, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339999, avg_annual_pay 76940
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