United States was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Very thin flexible batteries made by printing or depositing layers on film. Smart cards, wearables, medical patches and sensor tags use them where space is tight.
Typical segments
- Printed zinc batteries
- Thin film lithium batteries
- Flexible rechargeable cells
- Battery for smart cards
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 75% 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 €229.2 million of products under CN code 85065090 (Lithium cells and batteries) from outside the EU in 2025. | 229.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85065090 were up 75% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€130.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +75 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85065090 to countries outside the EU were worth €115.8 million in 2025. | 115.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85065090 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €249.2 million in 2025. | 249.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85065090 to the EU in 2025, with €102.6 million, or 45% of extra-EU imports. | 102.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85065090 to the United States were €36.7 million in 2025. | 36.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85065090 was €52.59 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 52.59 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| France was the largest EU exporter of CN 85065090 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €52.9 million. | 52.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 715 enterprises in NACE class C2720 (Manufacture of batteries and accumulators) in 2023. | 715 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
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 85065090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 229171581
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85065090, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 130701021; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 229171581
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85065090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 115794170
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85065090, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 249208016
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85065090, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 102575031
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85065090, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 36733251
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85065090, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 229171581, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 43578
- 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 FR, product 85065090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 52911325
- 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 C2720, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 715
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Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Smart card makers
- Wearable makers
- Medical patch makers
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
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU printed thin film battery market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €229.2 million of goods under CN 85065090 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €115.8 million.
Where does the EU import printed thin film battery from?
United States was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included China, Korea, Republic of, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of printed thin film battery in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €52.59 per kilogram for CN 85065090 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most printed thin film battery?
France led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Netherlands.
How many EU companies are in the printed thin film battery industry?
Eurostat counts 715 enterprises in NACE class C2720 (Manufacture of batteries and accumulators).
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