China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Valves made to seal and control flow of liquefied gases at very low temperature. Used in LNG plants, gas tanks, air separation units and space propulsion systems.
Typical segments
- Globe valves
- Ball valves
- Check valves
- Safety relief valves
- Butterfly valves
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 49% 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.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €6.23 billion of products under CN code 848180 (Appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like) from outside the EU in 2025. | 6.23 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 848180 were up 49% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€4.18 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +49 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 848180 to countries outside the EU were worth €12.62 billion in 2025. | 12.62 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 848180 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €11.04 billion in 2025. | 11.04 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 848180 to the EU in 2025, with €2.82 billion, or 45% of extra-EU imports. | 2.82 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 848180 to the United States were €2.08 billion in 2025. | 2.08 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 848180 was €18.45 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 18.45 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 848180 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €3.92 billion. | 3.92 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,800 enterprises in NACE class C2814 (Manufacture of other taps and valves) in 2023. | 1,800 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2814 had net turnover of €35.14 billion in 2023. | 35.14 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2814 employed 130,298 people across the EU in 2023. | 130,298 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 810 private establishments in NAICS 332911 (Industrial valve manufacturing) in 2025. | 810 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 332911 employed an average of 27,672 people in US private industry in 2025. | 27,672 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 332911 changed by +8% between 2020 (25,701 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +8 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 332911 was $93,670 in 2025. | 93,670 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 6229535368
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 4184677858; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 6229535368
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 12621730978
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 11036096504
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2819150584
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2078271004
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 848180, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 6229535368, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 3375651
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter IT, product 848180, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3924170964
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2814, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1800
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2814, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 35141
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2814, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 130298
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 332911, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332911, annual_avg_estabs 810
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332911, annual_avg_emplvl 27672
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 25701; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 27672
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332911, avg_annual_pay 93670
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- LNG plant builders
- Industrial gas companies
- Engineering contractors
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
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
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU cryogenic valves market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €6.23 billion of goods under CN 848180 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €12.62 billion.
Where does the EU import cryogenic valves from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
What is the average import price of cryogenic valves in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €18.45 per kilogram for CN 848180 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most cryogenic valves?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, France.
How many US companies are in the cryogenic valves industry?
BLS counts 810 private establishments in NAICS 332911 (Industrial valve manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the cryogenic valves industry?
Eurostat counts 1,800 enterprises in NACE class C2814 (Manufacture of other taps and valves).
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