China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Boards of copper tracks on insulating material that connect electronic parts. Makers of phones, cars, medical devices and industrial control gear buy them in single, double and multilayer types.
Typical segments
- Rigid boards
- Flexible boards
- Rigid flex boards
- High density interconnect boards
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 21% 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 €2.93 billion of products under CN code 85340011 (Multilayer printed circuits, consisting only of conductor elements and contacts) from outside the EU in 2025. | 2.93 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85340011 were up 21% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€2.41 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +21 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85340011 to countries outside the EU were worth €331.4 million in 2025. | 331.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85340011 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €956.0 million in 2025. | 956.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85340011 to the EU in 2025, with €2.21 billion, or 76% of extra-EU imports. | 2.21 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85340011 to the United States were €44.2 million in 2025. | 44.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85340011 was €47.43 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 47.43 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Austria was the largest EU exporter of CN 85340011 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €65.2 million. | 65.2 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 500 private establishments in NAICS 334412 (Bare printed circuit board manufacturing) in 2025. | 500 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334412 employed an average of 25,585 people in US private industry in 2025. | 25,585 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334412 changed by -4% between 2020 (26,644 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -4 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334412 was $87,375 in 2025. | 87,375 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 85340011, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2927987276
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85340011, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2410848102; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2927987276
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85340011, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 331403060
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85340011, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 955998040
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85340011, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2214801294
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85340011, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 44233560
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85340011, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2927987276, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 617391
- 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 AT, product 85340011, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 65158536
- 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 C2611, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 7473
- Figure 10
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 334412, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334412, annual_avg_estabs 500
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334412, annual_avg_emplvl 25585
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 26644; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 25585
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334412, avg_annual_pay 87375
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Electronics manufacturers
- Automotive suppliers
- Telecom equipment makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU printed circuit board market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €2.93 billion of goods under CN 85340011 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €331.4 million.
Where does the EU import printed circuit board from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Republic of.
What is the average import price of printed circuit board in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €47.43 per kilogram for CN 85340011 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most printed circuit board?
Austria led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Spain.
How many US companies are in the printed circuit board industry?
BLS counts 500 private establishments in NAICS 334412 (Bare printed circuit board manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the printed circuit board industry?
Eurostat counts 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components).
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