Saudi Arabia was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Hydrocarbon solvent made from benzene and used mainly to produce nylon intermediates. Nylon fibre and resin makers are the main buyers, with some use as a solvent.
Typical segments
- Nylon intermediate feedstock
- Solvent grade
- High purity grade
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value fell 9% 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 €202.2 million of products under CN code 29021100 (Cyclohexane) from outside the EU in 2025. | 202.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 29021100 were down 9% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€222.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -9 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 29021100 to countries outside the EU were worth €5.1 million in 2025. | 5.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 29021100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €312.8 million in 2025. | 312.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Saudi Arabia was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 29021100 to the EU in 2025, with €166.0 million, or 82% of extra-EU imports. | 166.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 29021100 to the United States were €100 thousand in 2025. | 100 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 29021100 was €0.88 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 0.88 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 29021100 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €2.4 million. | 2.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,920 enterprises in NACE class C2014 (Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals) in 2023. | 1,920 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2014 employed 210,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 210,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 227 private establishments in NAICS 325110 (Petrochemical manufacturing) in 2025. | 227 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 325110 employed an average of 26,449 people in US private industry in 2025. | 26,449 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 325110 changed by +2% between 2020 (25,986 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +2 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 325110 was $159,270 in 2025. | 159,270 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 29021100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 202167206
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29021100, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 222519922; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 202167206
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29021100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5145806
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29021100, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 312810197
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29021100, partner SA, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 166049172
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29021100, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 99555
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29021100, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 202167206, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 2289313
- 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 DE, product 29021100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2357575
- 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 C2014, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1920
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2014, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 210000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 325110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325110, annual_avg_estabs 227
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325110, annual_avg_emplvl 26449
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 25986; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 26449
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325110, avg_annual_pay 159270
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Nylon producers
- Chemical companies
- Paint and coatings makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
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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
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU cyclohexane market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €202.2 million of goods under CN 29021100 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €5.1 million.
Where does the EU import cyclohexane from?
Saudi Arabia was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, United Kingdom, Argentina.
What is the average import price of cyclohexane in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.88 per kilogram for CN 29021100 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most cyclohexane?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Belgium, France.
How many US companies are in the cyclohexane industry?
BLS counts 227 private establishments in NAICS 325110 (Petrochemical manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the cyclohexane industry?
Eurostat counts 1,920 enterprises in NACE class C2014 (Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals).
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