China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Capacitors that use thin plastic film as the dielectric, used in power electronics, motor drives, inverters and lighting. Buyers are electric vehicle, solar and industrial equipment makers.
Typical segments
- Polypropylene film capacitors
- Polyester film capacitors
- DC link capacitors
- Snubber capacitors
- AC filter capacitors
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 31% 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 €260.8 million of products under CN code 85322500 (Fixed electrical capacitors, dielectric of paper or plastics) from outside the EU in 2025. | 260.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85322500 were up 31% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€198.6 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +31 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85322500 to countries outside the EU were worth €247.6 million in 2025. | 247.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85322500 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €405.5 million in 2025. | 405.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85322500 to the EU in 2025, with €145.7 million, or 56% of extra-EU imports. | 145.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85322500 to the United States were €33.2 million in 2025. | 33.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85322500 was €22.39 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 22.39 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Czechia was the largest EU exporter of CN 85322500 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €97.0 million. | 97.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components) in 2022. | 7,473 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2611 employed 229,882 people across the EU in 2021. | 229,882 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
| The US had 440 private establishments in NAICS 334416 (Capacitor, resistor, coil, transformer, and other inductor manufacturing) in 2025. | 440 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334416 employed an average of 16,220 people in US private industry in 2025. | 16,220 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334416 changed by -1% between 2020 (16,338 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -1 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334416 was $76,236 in 2025. | 76,236 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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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 260794693
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 198601270; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 260794693
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 247603602
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 405452093
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 145671524
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 33246388
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85322500, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 260794693, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 116460
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter CZ, product 85322500, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 97043489
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2611, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 7473
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2611, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 229882
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334416, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334416, annual_avg_estabs 440
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334416, annual_avg_emplvl 16220
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 16338; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 16220
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334416, avg_annual_pay 76236
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Electric vehicle makers
- Solar inverter makers
- Industrial drive makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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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
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU film capacitors market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €260.8 million of goods under CN 85322500 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €247.6 million.
Where does the EU import film capacitors from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included North Macedonia, Korea, Republic of, Switzerland.
What is the average import price of film capacitors in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €22.39 per kilogram for CN 85322500 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most film capacitors?
Czechia led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Italy.
How many US companies are in the film capacitors industry?
BLS counts 440 private establishments in NAICS 334416 (Capacitor, resistor, coil, transformer, and other inductor manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the film capacitors industry?
Eurostat counts 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components).
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