China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Kitchen sinks are basins fitted into worktops for washing food and dishes, made of stainless steel, ceramic, composite and other materials. Home owners, builders and kitchen fitters buy them.
Typical segments
- Stainless steel sinks
- Ceramic sinks
- Composite sinks
- Undermount sinks
- Farmhouse sinks
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 45% 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 €128.0 million of products under CN code 73241000 (Sinks and washbasins, of stainless steel) from outside the EU in 2025. | 128.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 73241000 were up 45% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€88.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +45 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 73241000 to countries outside the EU were worth €84.5 million in 2025. | 84.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 73241000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €195.5 million in 2025. | 195.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 73241000 to the EU in 2025, with €78.1 million, or 61% of extra-EU imports. | 78.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 73241000 to the United States were €5.4 million in 2025. | 5.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 73241000 was €7.61 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 7.61 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 73241000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €26.4 million. | 26.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 54,705 enterprises in NACE class C2599 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.) in 2023. | 54,705 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2599 had net turnover of €57.68 billion in 2023. | 57.68 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2599 employed 376,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 376,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 4,871 private establishments in NAICS 332999 (All other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing) in 2025. | 4,871 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 332999 employed an average of 85,801 people in US private industry in 2025. | 85,801 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 332999 changed by +12% between 2020 (76,918 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +12 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 332999 was $73,599 in 2025. | 73,599 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 127964744
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 88459491; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 127964744
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 84450695
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 195522359
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 78135269
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5415810
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73241000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 127964744, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 168065
- 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 73241000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 26394600
- 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 C2599, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 54705
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2599, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 57684
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2599, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 376000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 332999, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332999, annual_avg_estabs 4871
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332999, annual_avg_emplvl 85801
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 76918; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 85801
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332999, avg_annual_pay 73599
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Home owners
- Kitchen fitters
- Home builders
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
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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
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU kitchen sink market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €128.0 million of goods under CN 73241000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €84.5 million.
Where does the EU import kitchen sink from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Türkiye, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of kitchen sink in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €7.61 per kilogram for CN 73241000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most kitchen sink?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Spain.
How many US companies are in the kitchen sink industry?
BLS counts 4,871 private establishments in NAICS 332999 (All other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the kitchen sink industry?
Eurostat counts 54,705 enterprises in NACE class C2599 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.).
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