China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Heavy duty screws designed to join timber beams, posts and engineered wood without pre drilling or bolts. Timber frame builders, deck installers and hardware retailers buy them.
Typical segments
- Self drilling timber screws
- Long structural screws
- Stainless steel screws
- Concealed connector screws
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 2% 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 €68.1 million of products under CN code 73181210 (Wood screws of stainless steel) from outside the EU in 2025. | 68.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 73181210 were up 2% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€66.9 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +2 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 73181210 to countries outside the EU were worth €27.3 million in 2025. | 27.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 73181210 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €71.7 million in 2025. | 71.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 73181210 to the EU in 2025, with €31.3 million, or 46% of extra-EU imports. | 31.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 73181210 to the United States were €1.1 million in 2025. | 1.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 73181210 was €4.71 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 4.71 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 73181210 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €11.4 million. | 11.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,700 enterprises in NACE class C2594 (Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products) in 2023. | 1,700 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2594 had net turnover of €14.42 billion in 2023. | 14.42 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2594 employed 63,341 people across the EU in 2023. | 63,341 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 780 private establishments in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing) in 2025. | 780 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 332722 employed an average of 35,946 people in US private industry in 2025. | 35,946 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 332722 changed by +2% between 2020 (35,365 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +2 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 332722 was $81,939 in 2025. | 81,939 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 73181210, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 68122588
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73181210, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 66915112; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 68122588
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73181210, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 27286642
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73181210, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 71718809
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73181210, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 31283326
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73181210, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1079324
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 73181210, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 68122588, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 144496
- 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 73181210, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 11370627
- 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 C2594, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1700
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2594, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 14418
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2594, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 63341
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 332722, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332722, annual_avg_estabs 780
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332722, annual_avg_emplvl 35946
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 35365; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 35946
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332722, avg_annual_pay 81939
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Timber frame builders
- Hardware retailers
- Deck contractors
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
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 structural wood screws market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €68.1 million of goods under CN 73181210 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €27.3 million.
Where does the EU import structural wood screws from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Viet Nam, Taiwan, Malaysia.
What is the average import price of structural wood screws in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €4.71 per kilogram for CN 73181210 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most structural wood screws?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Sweden, Italy.
How many US companies are in the structural wood screws industry?
BLS counts 780 private establishments in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the structural wood screws industry?
Eurostat counts 1,700 enterprises in NACE class C2594 (Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products).
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